Kathmandu Sep.17. State 2 chief minister has said absence of real data in the past barred them from formulating polices, plans and projects as per the expectation. Releasing a data book concerning State 2 published by an organisation called Facts Research and Analytics amidst a program here today, the chief minister said only objective data would yield meaningful results. He added that the success of any project/program would depend on the nature of available data, expressing his hope that the book would be helpful in delivering fact-based data about the state. He assured of practical use of available information and data to seek potential opportunities for development. Policy commission vice chair Prof Dr Bhogendra Jha made it clear that lack of reliable data relating to the state had prevented development policies and programs for the state from becoming impartial. He described the book as a good effort. State government’s chief secretary Deepak Subedi expressed his hope the book would prove a milestone for realizing real condition of the state. Chief attorney Deependra Jha said the book had presented a real picture of the state. Book publisher Manish Jha was of the view that the information included in the book would contribute significantly for the development of state 2.