The government is preparing to establish ‘Youth Remittance and Social Security Fund’ with the objective of nurturing entrepreneurship among youth.The fund will be managed by National Youth Council.The government has pledged Rs 5 million to the fund. Meanwhile, Non-Resident Nepali Association has also pledged to provide more financial support to the fund. The commitment was made during a two-day international conference of Nepali youth held on October 1 and 2 in Bode, Bhaktapur. The conference concluded successfully on October 2 by endorsing 15-point Bode Declaration with a commitment and action plan for sustainable development through youth entrepreneurship.The Bode Declaration focuses on five major themes quality and vocational education; employment and entrepreneurship; health and social security; participation, mobilisation and leadership development; and sports and entertainment. A press conference was jointly organised today by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, NYC and NRNA in coordination with Education Journalists Network where the Bode Declaration was made public.According to the declaration, NRNA will support operation of Open University to give access to quality and vocational education to Nepalis living both in and outside the country.It said NYC would also develop a computer application within a year to promote vocational education and disseminate information useful to youths.