Kathmandu, Jan. 18: Prime Minister Krishna Prasad Bhattarai inspected the agriculture Ministry today.

On the occasion Prime Minister Bhattarai accquired detailed information about the programmes and progress of the ministry, and expressed satisfaction over the progress achieved in increasing agriculture production.

Mr. Bhattarai directed the ministry to take necessary steps towards coordinating the implemention of the long-term Agriculture Perspective Plan (APP).

Stating that the ministry is also to lead coordination of the agriculture sector, Prime Minister gave assurances that proposals presented for necessary changes will be taken positively.

He also drew the attention of the ministry towards reviewing its policy, plan and programmes, and making the long-term Agriculture Perspective Plan timely in order to enhance the income of farmers by giving emphasis to milk, vegetables and tea production, market development and extending the services of agro-personnel at the village level.

On the occasion Minister for Agriculture Chakra Prasad Bastola and secretary Dr. Mukti Narayan Shrestha shed light on the activities being carried out under the ministry. Chief advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Narayan Khadka and press advisor Kishore Nepal were also present on the occasion.