Dang, May 13 -- Investments by local governments in commercial agriculture and livestock farming are beginning to transform rural livelihoods in parts of Dang, Rolpa and Pyuthan districts.

Representatives from 10 local governments gathered in Ghorahi, Dang, to exchange experiences and review progress made through an agriculture and livestock development programme implemented in partnership with Heifer International Nepal.

Data presented by the local governments showed that budget allocations for agriculture and livestock development have increased by 59.7 percent since the programme was launched in the fiscal year 2021-22.

Amid criticism that local governments focus mainly on physical infrastructure, municipalities and rural municipali...