Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has called for preserving nature while pursuing development efforts.

Inaugurating the construction of an administrative building for Solu Dudhkunda Municipality today, the Minister urged one and all to avoid haphazard development and to preserve the environment. "Many incidents have clearly shown that development must be nature-friendly," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Describing Solukhumbu as a major tourist destination, he recalled his visit to the area 40 years ago with his father, the late leader Ganesh Man Singh. "I have observed significant changes in development here, both then and now," he added.

The Deputy Prime Minister also took the opportunity to say that political parties are currently working on plans to amend the Constitution in order to further empower citizens.

Municipality Mayor Namgel Jangbu Sherpa stated that the project, funded by local resources, will be completed within the next two years.

Defence Minister Man Bahadur Rai was also present at the event.