Government Unveils 100-Point Agenda for Governance Reform, Targeting Major Overhaul in Administration and Service Delivery

Kathmandu. The government has made public the '100-Point Agenda for Governance Reform'.

The agenda, approved by the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, was released by the Prime Minister's Office on Saturday evening.

Stating the aim to bring radical changes in the country's administrative, political, and service delivery sectors, the agenda outlines various tasks with timelines ranging from five days to one thousand days.

This document, which mirrors the annual policy and program statement of the government, targets changing the landscape of Nepali politics and administration within the coming few months.

Result-Oriented Governance Management

The agenda declares a transformation of the future governance system into 'Result-Oriented Governance Management'.

The most significant announcement under this is the issue of 'Constitutional Amendment'. The government has committed to forming a task force within 7 days to prepare a 'Constitutional Amendment Debate Paper' and ensure it is fact-based and participatory.

Furthermore, a bold step has been taken to announce reformative programs for Dalits and historically marginalized communities.

Additionally, the government has announced a special package to address the incidents that occurred during the 'Jenji' movement on Bhadra 23 and 24.

Under this, an integrated justice and rehabilitation program for the families of the injured and those who lost their lives in the movement will be introduced within 100 days. Based on the report of the Gauribahadur Karki Commission, action against the guilty will be immediately initiated, and opportunities for employment and skill development in government and private sectors will be provided to the injured.

Ministry Count to be Reduced to 17

The government has announced a reduction of five ministries from the current count of 22. Point 9 of the agenda mentions reducing the number of federal ministries to 17. The work division regulation will be amended within 30 days for this purpose.

Furthermore, a high-level task force will be formed to restructure or abolish unnecessary boards, committees, and projects to cut financial burdens, and it is expected to submit a report within one month. To make the public administration free from political interference, the government has announced to free civil servants, teachers, and professors from affiliation with any political party and abolish party-based trade unions.

Digital Government Services

Another key focus of the government is 'Digital Governance'. To end the hassle of citizens having to visit offices for government work, the concept of faceless and paperless service has been introduced. Under this, arrangements will be implemented within 100 days to deliver documents such as passports, citizenship copies, and licenses to homes via courier.

Moreover, all government data will be integrated based on the principle of submitting a piece of information only once. Arrangements will be made so that citizens can download their certificates via a mobile app.

The system for booking appointments online to reduce crowding even when physical presence is required at government offices will be started within 3 months.

Corruption Control and Asset Investigation

The government has adopted a strict policy in the area of good governance. An empowered committee will be formed within 15 days to investigate the assets of high-ranking political officials and employees who have held public office from 2048 BS till date.

The Second National Action Plan against Corruption will be issued within 15 days, and a strict directive has been given to shut down betting apps within 24 hours.

A risk-based red flag system will be implemented within 100 days to detect suspicious transactions in the banking sector, which will control the flow of illicit money.

Economic Reform and Investment Promotion

To vitalize the economy, the government is implementing a Startup Fast Track system, which will grant business registration permission within 2 days. A One-Door Approval System will be established for foreign investors within one month.

A Fast Track Mechanism will be prepared to end delays in the implementation of National Pride Projects. The monitoring of large infrastructure projects will be directly overseen by the Prime Minister's Office through the 'PM Delivery Unit'.

Goal of Radical Reform in Health and Education

In the health sector, the government will develop a Free Health Portal to ensure access for impoverished citizens. It has been stated that the rule requiring at least 10 percent of the total beds in all government hospitals to be available free of charge will be strictly enforced.

In education, political interference in schools and universities will be completely ended. The cumbersome system of conducting internal examinations for students up to Grade 5 will be removed, and a psychological evaluation system will be adopted.

A flexible arrangement will be made so that citizenship is not mandatory for students to study up to the bachelor's level.

Energy, Agriculture, and Tourism

In the energy sector, an electricity export strategy will be prepared within 1 month, and decisions regarding power purchase agreements will be made within 180 days.

In agriculture, a minimum support price for farmers' produce will be determined, and a 'One Municipality One Cold Storage' program will be launched. The practice of credit transactions for the purchase of agricultural produce will be ended, and mandatory payment within 25 days will be arranged.

For tourism promotion, the goal is to celebrate 'Nepal Wellness Year 2027' and establish Nepal as a hub for yoga, meditation, and natural therapy.

Social Security and Women Empowerment

A free Blue Bus service will be operated in all seven provinces for the safe transit of women. In the first phase, at least 25 such buses will be operational within 100 days.

To prevent gender-based violence in public transport, CCTV and SOS buttons will be made mandatory in all vehicles.

A special 1000-day action plan has been introduced to solve the problem of the landless and squatters, which includes digital census collection and integrated housing arrangements in the agenda.

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