Kathmandu, Jan. 1 -- The (CFRD) has launched a skill development training in agriculture in Khokana, Lalitpur, aiming to strengthen local economic development by improving vegetable production through technical skills.

The training focuses on youth and women and includes the provision of agricultural equipment and quality seeds to local farmers. More than 30 volunteer students from Hong Kong participated in the programme, highlighting growing people-to-people exchanges between China and Nepal.

Khokana, an ancient Newari settlement known for its cultural heritage and tourism value, has a long tradition of agriculture and community-based enterprises. CFRD said the project marks a new phase of technical support to promote modern agricultur...