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Acknowledging Radio Nepal for the amplification of Suryodaya Municipality’s Success, Misson and Vision

Mayor Ran Bahadur Rai shares gratitude to Radio Nepal Dhankuta for highlighting Suryodaya Municipality’s achievements, including its top ranking in Koshi Province under MOFAGA’s LISA assessment 2080/081. The conversation reflected on the municipality’s ongoing efforts, plans, and vision for inclusive prosperity, while recognizing the vital role of media in amplifying goals and connecting communities through dialogue.

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Sharing Suryodaya Municipality’s Journey and Visions: A dialogue with Kantipur Television

On September 4, 2025, I had the privilege to represent Suryodaya Municipality in a dialogue with Kantipur Television. Reflecting on my eight years as Mayor, the conversation highlighted our commitment to transparent governance, agricultural innovation, sustainable tourism, and leveraging technology for better public service. While we take pride in our achievements, we remain focused on building a self-reliant, prosperous, and forward-looking Suryodaya together with our community.

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Suryodaya Municipality 3rd Executive Meeting for F/Y 2082/083

The 3rd Executive Meeting of Suryodaya Municipality for F/Y 2082/83 was convened on 12th Ashad 2082 (August 28, 2025) to review and discuss critical agendas for advancing local governance. Key discussions included the review of previous meeting decisions, disclosure of annual policies and programs, approval of program implementation guidelines, and updates from ward-level committees. The meeting also addressed important issues such as public procurement amendments, revenue contract management, drinking water and sanitation standards, and health programs for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Further agendas involved the development of tea-garden-based trails, establishment of a tea testing and research center, nutrition-friendly ward declaration process, irregular expenditure review, and periodic plan preparation. Matters concerning education regulations, child teacher allowances, social security enrollment for contract staff, and the management of three-wheeled vehicles were also prioritized. With these agendas, Suryodaya Municipality reinforced its commitment to transparent governance, sustainable development, and community welfare.

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Setting New Standards in Local Governance: Suryodaya Municipality Scores 90.50 in Local Institutional Capacity Self-Assessment (LISA) 2080/81

Suryodaya Municipality has achieved a historic milestone by scoring 90.50 in the Local Institutional Capacity Self-Assessment (LISA) for fiscal year 2080/81, securing the top position in Koshi Province and ranking sixth nationwide among 753 municipalities. This recognition reflects the municipality’s strong commitment to good governance, transparency, sustainable development, and community-centered progress. From live broadcasting executive meetings to child-friendly and environmentally friendly initiatives, Suryodaya’s success stands as a model of inclusive and accountable governance in Nepal.

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Suryodaya Municipality’s “Let’s play with math, let’s have fun with math” campaign for Secondary Examination Education (SEE) Excellence

Suryodaya Municipality is revolutionizing education through its innovative “Let’s Play with Math, Let’s Have Fun with Math” campaign, aimed at achieving excellence in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE). By fostering parental commitment to ensure 70% student attendance, implementing monthly municipality-level tests, and providing targeted classes to address learning gaps, the municipality is empowering students to excel, particularly in Mathematics and English. With strategic initiatives like distributing Mathematics practice booklets and publishing test results transparently, Suryodaya is paving the way for provincial-level success in the upcoming SEE examinations, inspiring confidence and enthusiasm among students.

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Strengthening Disaster Resilience: Suryodaya Municipality’s Role in Early Warnings for All

As Mayor of Suryodaya Municipality, I had the honor of representing municipalities in the global discussions on developing a roadmap to ensure universal access to early warning systems for all types of hazards by 2027. With Nepal leading the “Early Warnings for All” initiative for 30 countries, I shared insights from our municipality’s experiences in disaster risk preparedness and reduction during a high-level panel discussion. The event, attended by senior government officials, UN agencies, and international organizations, provided an important platform to contribute local perspectives towards building stronger disaster resilience and advancing multi-hazard preparedness worldwide.

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Empowering Small Farmers: How Suryodaya’s Sexed Semen Program is Transforming Dairy Farming

Suryodaya Municipality has been at the forefront of empowering small-scale farmers through innovative agricultural practices. One of its most successful initiatives, the sexed semen technology, ensures up to 90% female calves with higher milk yields, leading to greater income and improved livelihoods. By combining science, technology, and local dedication, the municipality is not only transforming dairy farming today but also securing a stronger, more productive dairy sector for the future.

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 Public disclosure program of the annual policies, programs, and budget for FY 2082/083

video :  Public disclosure program of the annual policies, programs, and budget for FY 2082/083 video :  Public disclosure program of the annual policies, programs, and budget for FY 2082/083 video :  Public disclosure program of the annual policies, programs, and budget for FY 2082/083 Date: 19th Shrawan 2082 (August 04, 2025), Monday

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Suryodaya Municipality 2nd Executive Meeting for F/Y 2082/083

The second executive meeting of Suryodaya Municipality for the fiscal year 2082/083, held on 16th Shrawan 2082 (August 01, 2025), addressed key agendas including policy reviews, program implementations, and administrative planning. Major highlights included discussions on amendments to procurement and equipment management guidelines, selection of wards for poverty alleviation and migration programs like MEDEP, SaMi, and REMi, and plans for vocational training, employee recognition, and women’s rehabilitation. The meeting also focused on data assessment for nutrition-friendly wards and finalized preparations for the upcoming public disclosure of the municipality’s annual plans and budget.

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March towards Sustainability: Suryodaya’s step towards citizen empowerment, nature protection and green growth.

Suryodaya Municipality is making decisive strides toward a greener and more inclusive future. From launching a multi-stakeholder Tea Trail and waste management initiative to empowering youth through vocational training and promoting clean energy with eco-friendly cooking stoves, the municipality is championing sustainability, citizen well-being, and smart development. These recent efforts reflect a growing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

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