Kerosene oil depots have been established in places so that a regular energy supply for people can be ensured without harming the forests. Besides being a source of material for the biogas plants, tree plantations serve the objectives of the forestry programme. This information is based on Nepal's submission to the 5th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development, April 1997. Nepal's goal is economic growth with stability, poverty alleviation and rural development. Both domestic and foreign resources are used for achieving high economic growth, poverty alleviation, employment, rural development and empowerment.
Environment is a top priority.
Agriculture, forestry, power infrastructure projects and the social sector give sustainability much importance in terms of institutionalisation, replicability and financial capacity. A number of projects, especially in the field of rural and local development, have been started keeping in mind the concepts of empowerment, self help and sustainable development. Surcharge on cigarettes and beverages. Local development fee. There is now a duty concession for environmentally-friendly vehicles.