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Sharing Suryodaya’s progress story with the Nation — Sincere Gratitude to Khabarhub

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Suryodaya Municipality extends heartfelt gratitude to Khabarhub for highlighting its journey of transparency, innovation, and sustainable development. In a recent feature, Mayor Ran Bahadur Rai reflects on the municipality’s progress from expanding digital access and promoting tourism to empowering youth and enhancing citizen participation. Watch the full interview below to learn how Suryodaya is shaping a brighter, more accountable future for its people.

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

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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

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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’s Vision: A Conversation with Rishi Dhamala on ‘Janta Janna Chahanxan’ About Our Progress, Potential, and Purpose

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Mayor of Suryodaya Municipality shares key highlights from his appearance on Janta Janna Chahanxan with Rishi Dhamala covering tourism growth, Ilam’s global tea recognition, agricultural advancements, infrastructure projects, healthcare innovation, and transparent governance. A vision for progress and purpose from the heart of eastern Nepal.

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Tourism Year 2082: Regarding Suryodaya’s Strategies

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In a recent feature by Ratopati, Suryodaya Municipality shared its comprehensive vision for boosting tourism in the region, especially in light of the potential declaration of 2082 BS as Tourism Year. Mayor Arjun Acharya highlighted key strategies including stronger coordination across government levels, mapping tourist sites, and partnering with Indian travel agencies to attract visitors. The interview also touched on local initiatives such as promoting homestays, establishing information centers, and introducing tech tools like QR codes and specialized mobile chips to enhance the tourist experience. Emphasis was placed on improving infrastructure, hospitality, cleanliness, and water supply across hotel areas, while also addressing challenges like excessive border checks and the under-promotion of unique local attractions such as Shree Antu’s sunrise and Kanyam’s tea gardens.

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Acknowledging Rising Nepal for Highlighting Our Journey Towards Development, Innovation, co-operation and Sustainability

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Suryodaya Municipality would like to acknowledge the media outlet The Rising Nepal for acknowledging the journey of our municipality towards a better Municipality Transformation through Tourism Development, Good Governance, Social Sector investment, Technology integration, International Collaboration, Agricultural innovation, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Localization and various other Municipality efforts. Read full article below

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Thank you NTV Itahari for the Coverage regarding our efforts on Milk Productivity Program

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This post highlights our municipality’s successful efforts to increase milk productivity, including the use of sexed semen with over 90% success and a projected 30-liter per cow increase in first-lactation milk yield. We also discuss our commitment to farmer welfare through investments in nutritious feed and our initiative to become Koshi Province’s first foot-and-mouth disease-free municipality. A special thanks to NTV Itahari for their coverage.

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Thank you Gorkhapatra daily for this meaningful coverage.

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Situated in the picturesque Ilam district, Suryodaya Municipality stands as the largest tea-producing local level in Nepal. With breathtaking landscapes and a commitment to innovation, it has emerged as a popular tourist destination. Our dedication spans across tourism, agriculture, livestock farming, and education, aiming to create a nutrition-friendly municipality. Through embracing digital services, international collaborations, and localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are making significant strides in governance, animal husbandry, and the social sector. Join us in this journey as we build a better future for all our residents.

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Thank You, Radio Nepal, for Shining a Light on Our Progress!

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I recently had the opportunity to appear on Radio Nepal to discuss Suryodaya Municipality’s progress on the Program of Prosperity. We highlighted our commitment to good governance and sustainable development, focusing on improving infrastructure, especially road networks, to enhance tourism accessibility. Sri Antu, known for its breathtaking sunrise views, is a key focus area. The municipality is actively seeking funding from various sources to support tourism development and improve the overall quality of life for our citizens. We are dedicated to achieving our goals and creating a brighter future for Suryodaya Municipality.

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