Nepal Government Policy and Program FY 2083/84

News 11 May 2026 2922 By: Collegenp

Nepal Government Policy and Program for Fiscal Year 2083 2084

Nepal Government Policy and Program for Fiscal Year 2083/84

The formation of a government under the leadership of a single political party with a clear majority in the House of Representatives after the election is a historic opportunity for political stability, policy clarity, and transformative reform in the country. The government will take good governance as the foundation of a prosperous Nepal and advance zero tolerance against corruption, improvement in public service delivery, economic revival, and social progress as a campaign. To ensure equal ownership among all classes, regions, and communities, common issues for constitutional amendment will be identified through dialogue and cooperation with political parties, and a “Constitution Amendment Debate Paper” will be prepared. The 100-point governance reform agenda put forward by the government will be continued with assurance of full implementation.
To upgrade Nepal into a country with a dignified middle-income status, broad legal and institutional reforms will be carried out under the “New Phase of Economic Reform Series” so that the average real economic growth rate reaches seven percent in the coming decade. The basic structure of economic incentives will be restructured to reduce production costs, simplify the business environment, remove policy and legal barriers, and attract domestic, foreign, and diaspora investment. An effective institutional mechanism will be developed to maintain stable and predictable economic policy over the long term and ensure continuity in national development priorities, project selection, and implementation. Sectoral policies for all priority sectors will also be prepared and implemented.
All economic transactions will be connected to digital platforms, and the economy will be formalized as cashless, transparent, and free from revenue leakage. Tax structures will be reviewed to reduce the burden on entrepreneurs and middle-class families. The revenue system will be made enterprise-friendly through voluntary tax compliance, technology-friendly revenue administration, and a rapid tax dispute settlement system.
Double taxation avoidance agreements will be expanded with various countries. A policy will be adopted to gradually convert pollution, infrastructure, and other scattered charges into an integrated “green tax” system. Under-invoicing at customs points will be controlled. The refund system for value-added tax and all other taxes will be made automatic and time-bound.
A risk-based regulation, supervision, and prosecution system will be implemented by fully complying with international standards on anti-money laundering. The capacity of the National Cooperative Regulatory Authority will be strengthened for the regulation and effective management of cooperatives. An integrated depositor protection fund will be established to return the money of depositors who deposited funds in troubled cooperatives, and deposits will be returned through loan recovery. The credit information system will be strengthened to control excessive debt, meter-badge lending, and financial crimes.
The capital market will be developed as secure, competitive, and aligned with international standards. Securities regulation, NEPSE, and the clearing system will be restructured, while the participation of institutional investors, pension funds, insurance, mutual funds, and non-resident Nepalis will be expanded. Long-term capital formation will be promoted by developing the debt market, bond market, infrastructure bonds, and risk management instruments.
A new model of infrastructure financing will be implemented by mobilizing alternative development finance, diaspora capital, and private investment. Foreign aid, loans, and private sector investment will be focused on high-return projects. Transformative projects will be advanced with clear targets, fixed budgets, and strict timelines. Provisions will be made for performance agreements with project chiefs, digital progress tracking, resolution of land acquisition and forest-related obstacles, and no transfer of key human resources until projects are completed.
Public expenditure will be made result-oriented, with priority given to public enterprise reform, expenditure reduction, and efficient service delivery. A clear policy will be implemented by classifying public enterprises for merger, collaboration with the private sector, bringing in strategic partners, or divestment.
The “borderless economy” and “weightless trade” will be adopted as national economic strategies, and information technology-based service exports, hydropower, tourism, high-value agriculture, and green industrialization will be developed as key foundation sectors for economic transformation.
An economy dependent on labor export will be transformed into a knowledge, service, digital trade, remote work, and value-added service-oriented economy. International payment gateways will be given legal recognition to facilitate foreign currency earnings and tax management. Export competitiveness, market diversification, an integrated trade strategy, and an industrial logistics master plan will be implemented.
The information technology sector will be declared a national strategic industry, and software, digital services, cloud services, cybersecurity, green computing, and AI computation exports will be promoted. Nepal will be advanced as a tech hub by developing digital parks, high-capacity data centers, and public digital infrastructure. The IT export industry will be provided financial concessions, investment facilitation, government co-investment, and tax incentives on research and innovation expenditure.
An “Investment Express” policy will be implemented to complete processes from business registration to construction permits within 30 days. Laws related to foreign investment will be amended to expand the automatic route. Investors making investments above the threshold specified by the Government of Nepal will be provided a “Nepal Investment Visa.”
Special Economic Zones will be expanded, and “Industrial Villages” will be established with shared infrastructure. Production-oriented and innovation-based industrial areas, including green garment villages, information technology parks, and agricultural production centers, will be developed and linked with industrial tourism. Services such as same-day company registration, tax exemptions, and seed capital will be provided through the “Startup Nepal Portal.”
Multilateral investment will be promoted to revive the rural economy and establish agriculture as a dignified and entrepreneurial profession. Agricultural modernization will be accelerated through policy reforms, a “package-based production system,” mechanization, digital technology, and agritech for increased production, cost reduction, import substitution, and food self-reliance. Specialized production areas will be developed, agricultural production will be linked with industry, processing, and markets, and human resources returning from foreign employment will be attracted to agricultural enterprises.
The minimum support price for major agricultural crops will be determined before cultivation and implemented effectively. The support price implementation and payment system will be made digital, with payments deposited directly into farmers’ bank accounts. Private companies and cooperatives purchasing agricultural products at the minimum support price will be provided concessions. The Food Management and Trading Company will be strengthened.
Agricultural companies and networks will be established through public-private partnership to reduce post-production losses and strengthen the supply chain. Products with distinct identities, along with quality standards and certification, will be promoted for export through storage, branding, and marketing. Coordination among the federal, provincial, and local levels will be ensured to strengthen regulation of pesticide imports and use. Internationally accredited laboratories will be developed, expanded, and operated to test pesticides at major agricultural produce markets and customs points.
The trend of leaving arable land fallow will be discouraged, and access for youth, women, landless people, and small and marginal farmers will be ensured to use fallow land for production through the land bank system. Access to concessional finance and technology will be expanded through farmer registration, identity cards, and credit cards. Contract farming, cooperative farming, and agroforestry systems will be encouraged.
Survey and land revenue services will be integrated, and land administration services will be gradually expanded to all local levels. The process of updating records by surveying and mapping land through modern technology will be advanced. Safe and appropriate settlement arrangements will be made for a long-term solution to the problems of people living in unsafe areas, landless Dalits, squatters, and unmanaged settlers, while maintaining a balance between land ownership and land use.
Subsidies will be provided for biofertilizers and organic fertilizers to improve soil health, while biodiversity conservation and promotion of indigenous crops will be carried out. The entire food system from production to consumption will be made resilient. The livestock sector will be strengthened through insurance, animal health services, and commercialization. Agriculture will be linked with the green economy through watershed conservation, ecological agricultural systems, and technology.
Campaign-based vaccination programs will be conducted in coordination with provincial and local levels to control foot-and-mouth disease and other diseases affecting livestock and poultry. The scope of crop and livestock insurance for small farmers will be expanded, and the processes of issuing insurance policies, paying premium subsidies, and settling claims will be connected to a digital system.
The contribution of the forest sector to the economy will be increased by developing timber, herbs, Ayurvedic medicine, carbon trading, tourism, and forest-based industries through sustainable forest management. Herbal processing, value addition, and export will be prioritized.
Scientific use of forest resources will be promoted by developing grazing areas and promoting livestock farming and forest-based livelihoods. Leaves, litter, and invasive plants within forest areas will be used with the involvement of local communities and the private sector to promote the production of organic fertilizers, briquettes, and biochar.
A “Nepal Carbon Authority” will be formed, and the REDD-plus program will be expanded. Direct benefits from carbon credits will be ensured for community forest user groups. The use of domestic timber in building construction and industry will be encouraged through policy reform.
A “Forest Fire High-Alert Center” will be established, continuous monitoring will be carried out, and fire control capacity will be enhanced. Real-time monitoring of forest fires, forest encroachment, and illegal activities will be carried out through modern technologies, including drones and satellites.
Measures such as compensation, early warning systems, preventive structures, sterilization, relocation, and promotion of alternative crops will be implemented to reduce human-wildlife conflict. The habitats of rare and endangered wildlife will be conserved through effective management of national parks, reserves, and conservation areas. Integrated conservation, water recharge, and scientific extraction will be implemented in the Chure region.
Environmental impact assessment, land acquisition, and forest-related approval processes will be simplified through an e-portal, maintaining balance between infrastructure development and environmental protection. Air quality improvement, promotion of clean technology, and pollution control will be carried out. The Kathmandu Valley Air Quality Improvement Action Plan will be updated, and the National Air Quality Management Action Plan will be implemented. Traditional brick industries will be transformed into clean technology-based industries.
The implementation system will be strengthened through multilateral coordination for air pollution reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable urban environmental management. Bilateral and regional cooperation will be strengthened to control transboundary pollution.
Access to international climate finance will be increased, supporting a green economy based on forests, agriculture, energy, and biodiversity. A “Green Bond Framework” will be developed to attract international concessional finance in hydropower and other green infrastructure. A national action plan with sectoral targets and timelines will be implemented to fulfill the “Net Zero 2045” commitment.
A national policy will be adopted to conserve Nepal’s rivers not only as water resources but also as foundations of civilization, culture, biodiversity, and human existence. Scientific studies will be conducted on rivers of religious, cultural, ecological, and social importance. Indigenous communities, traditions, and spiritual values connected with rivers will be conserved as national heritage, ensuring clean and continuously flowing river systems for future generations. Integrated water resource management based on river basins will be implemented, and multipurpose plans covering hydropower, irrigation, drinking water, tourism, and downstream benefits will be developed. To achieve the target of generating 30,000 megawatts of electricity in the coming decade, energy, forest, land, and environment-related laws will be amended, and a one-door system will be implemented. Citizens in project-affected areas will be provided the option of share investment instead of compensation.
Private sector participation will be ensured in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and trade. Domestic consumption will be increased significantly by promoting energy-based industries. Cross-border energy trade agreements will be used as a medium to attract long-term investment.
Off-grid solar, wind, and micro-hydropower systems will be expanded in areas not reached by the national grid. Tax and customs exemptions, concessional electricity tariffs, capital incentives, and investment-friendly policies will be implemented to promote strategic green industries such as green hydrogen, green ammonia, and chemical fertilizers. Green hydrogen infrastructure will also be initiated to expand commercial use in the transport sector.
Irrigation facilities will be ensured through groundwater resources in areas of the Tarai-Madhesh not reached by irrigation services and through lift technology in cultivable terraces of the hill and Himalayan regions. Large irrigation systems will be modernized, repaired, maintained, and rehabilitated, while sustainable management systems based on user participation will be developed. Automated hydrological and meteorological stations will be expanded to strengthen forecasting systems. Multi-hazard early warning systems will be strengthened and made more reliable.
The Industrial Policy, 2067 will be revised, and a new “National Industrial Policy” will be formulated. A “National Enterprise Promotion Facility” will be established to provide startups, micro, small, and medium enterprises with integrated access to finance, technology, markets, and capacity development. The Nepal Trade Integrated Strategy and the Trade Deficit Reduction Action Plan will be implemented effectively.
Investment areas will be expanded, project pipelines will be prepared through public-private partnership, and investment risk-sharing and contract frameworks will be clarified. A “Women Entrepreneurship Development Strategy” will be formulated to make women-led enterprises market-oriented. “Employment-Linked Production Zones” will be established to expand labor-intensive industries with export potential in agro-processing, tourism services, light manufacturing, and technology-based sectors.
Policy, legal, and institutional reforms will be carried out to develop the minerals and mining sector as a foundation for economic growth. Sustainable use, transparent supply, and regulation of construction materials, including stone, gravel, and sand, will be ensured to control illegal extraction and irregularities.
Reliable and competitive air services will be developed by expanding aviation infrastructure and fully operating and modernizing international airports. Structural reforms, expanded private sector participation, and implementation of international safety standards will be carried out in the civil aviation sector. Tourist visa services will be fully connected to an online system. E-gate systems will be installed at international airports to reduce passenger waiting time. Diplomatic initiatives will be taken to attract additional international airlines to Gautam Buddha and Pokhara international airports.
A one-door digital tourism system will be implemented to integrate tourism permits and services from immigration points. Mountain tourism safety, search, and rescue systems will be connected with modern technology. As preparation for “Visit Nepal 2085,” international promotion will be carried out to increase tourist arrivals, per-tourist expenditure, and length of stay.
The “Devbhumi Nepal” national campaign will be conducted to establish Nepal as a center of global spiritual tourism. Nepal will be developed as an emerging destination for religious, cultural, wellness, study, film, spiritual, and leisure tourism. Pashupatinath, Lumbini, Janakpurdham, and Muktinath areas will be promoted through spiritual pilgrimage diplomacy.
Community-run homestays, local art, culture, and traditions will be linked with tourism to promote income generation and employment for marginalized and Dalit communities. The concept of a living museum will be implemented, and at least 5,000 new homestays will be connected to booking platforms under the “Nepal Homestay” brand.
To develop Nepal as an attractive destination for adventure tourism, infrastructure, safety standards, and international promotion for adventure tourism, including mountaineering, trekking, rafting, paragliding, bungee jumping, and skydiving, will be strengthened, and a new tourism ecosystem based on nature, culture, and community will be developed. Karnali, Sudurpaschim, Madhesh, and Koshi provinces will be given additional priority in promoting new destinations. At least 10 new trekking routes will be identified and promoted in the Himalayan, mid-hill, and Tarai regions. The Nepal Tourism Board will be restructured under a public-private partnership model and made innovation-oriented.
A new national employment policy will be formulated, integrating skills, education, labor market information, social security, and employment service systems. A national apprenticeship program based on the “earn and learn” concept will be conducted. A legal arrangement will be made for a “Remote Work Policy” that allows people to work for foreign employers while staying in Nepal. The skills of youth returning from foreign employment will be recorded through a digital “Skills Passport,” and international occupational certification will be provided.
Easy access to legal aid and justice will be ensured for workers. A digital labor inspection system will be implemented to ensure minimum wages and guarantee occupational safety and health at workplaces. Good labor relations among the government, employers, and workers will be developed, and the national-level welfare fund will be mobilized effectively. Commitments related to the elimination of child labor will be strictly implemented.
Foreign employment will be made safe, organized, and productive. Action will be taken against excessive service charges and labor exploitation. A separate lane and services will be made available for those going for foreign employment. Destinations will be diversified toward high-wage countries through labor diplomacy. A “Remittance-Investment Matching Fund” will be operated to transform remittances from consumption into productive investment. Rescue and welfare programs will be strengthened for families of workers who die or suffer disability abroad. An integrated incentive package will be introduced to encourage reverse migration.
Workers’ rights will be protected by transforming the informal sector into the formal economy. To transform foreign employment from compulsion into an option, the period from FY 2083/084 to 2092/093 will be declared the “Employment Promotion Decade,” and programs will be conducted.
Education will be established as the foundation of equity and prosperity. Free education up to the secondary level will be ensured. Education will be made quality-oriented, life-useful, and employment-oriented through smooth distribution of books, midday meals, and uniforms, and the curricula of all levels will be reviewed in line with the times. Long-term investment in public education will be increased, while healthy regulation will be applied to make privately operated educational institutions service-oriented and quality-focused.
E-learning, virtual classes, open digital content, and artificial intelligence-based learning systems will be expanded. Higher education will be linked with the labor market, and the academic and governance structure of universities will be restructured. High-speed internet, digital content, and AI-based learning systems will be expanded in 10,000 community schools. School mapping, adjustment, teacher position matching, library improvement, and laboratory improvement will be implemented through an integrated plan.
Equal access to quality education will be ensured for all children from poor, marginalized, Dalit, indigenous nationalities, persons with disabilities, and backward regions. Health, nutrition, scholarships, residential facilities, and safe learning environments will be strengthened. Therapy services, assistive technology, specially trained teachers, and inclusive school systems will be developed for children with autism and neurodiversity. All scholarship programs will be merit-based and paid directly into bank accounts through a digital system.
Teacher recruitment, promotion, and evaluation systems will be made merit-based and transparent. Professional development, record management, and appropriate remuneration for teachers will be ensured. An excellent teacher incentive program will be conducted. Curriculum, assessment, and certification systems will be reviewed and improved to make school education learning-oriented.
Sports will be linked with national unity, health, tourism, and the economy, and talent identification programs will be conducted from the school level. Professionalization of the sports sector, private sector participation, and social security for athletes will be ensured. A national volunteer program will be conducted to mobilize youth in digital literacy, community service, innovation, and local development.
High priority will be given to the economic, social, and political empowerment of women, children, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, and all targeted groups. Rights-based development will be ensured through the effective implementation of international commitments.
Zero tolerance will be adopted against all forms of gender-based violence, and a human trafficking-free society will be built. Social transformation campaigns will be conducted to end social and cultural discrimination and harmful practices. Victim-centered service systems for violence survivors will be strengthened, and rescue, legal aid, rehabilitation, and social reintegration programs will be conducted effectively.
Nepal will be declared free of street children within the coming fiscal year. A “Child-Responsive Budget Code” will be implemented in the budget systems of all three levels of government.
Protection and rehabilitation services will be arranged within communities for helpless, vulnerable, and at-risk citizens. Persons with disabilities will be made self-reliant by providing entrepreneurship and employment-oriented skills. Public structures will be made fully disability-friendly.
Coordination and cooperation among the federal, provincial, and local levels will be strengthened to ensure effective implementation of social sector programs, reduce duplication, and maintain uniformity in service delivery. Policy and institutional reforms will be carried out to mobilize investments made through non-governmental organizations in national priority sectors.
A “minimum standard” for basic health services will be implemented across the country, and an integrated service model with necessary human resources, medicines, equipment, and infrastructure will be put into practice. Access to basic hospitals at the local level will be ensured to make health services cost-effective and citizen-friendly. The capacity, number, and service scope of community health workers and female community health volunteers will be expanded.
The health insurance program will be restructured. Specialist consultation services will be provided to citizens in remote areas through a telehealth platform. A “Center for Disease Control” will be established for disease surveillance and control, and a “National Health Accreditation Authority” will be established to improve the quality of health services. A “National Biological Study Laboratory” will be established at the federal level to strengthen biological studies, public health research, and epidemic control capacity.
A prevention, awareness, regular screening, and lifestyle-based strategy will be implemented for the control of non-communicable diseases, including cancer, rather than focusing only on treatment. Mental health will be established as an integral part of public health, and the National Mental Health Policy will be implemented. Yoga, meditation, and community-based health programs will be expanded and promoted.
State-of-the-art disability rehabilitation centers will be established to provide specialized services, including prosthetics and physiotherapy. Early identification of disability, early intervention, and rehabilitation services will be connected to the basic health system and expanded to the local level. Special programs with assistive technology will be conducted for children with intellectual disabilities.
An integrated human resource system will be developed to build health human resources. Ayurveda, natural, and alternative treatment systems will be institutionalized on a scientific basis. Nepal Aushadhi Limited will be upgraded. Domestic medicine production will be promoted.
With the goal of ensuring clean drinking water and basic sanitation facilities for all citizens by 2087 BS, integrated programs will be implemented in coordination among all three levels of government. Large incomplete projects will be completed quickly. Arsenic-free water, deep boring, and surface water systems will be developed in the Tarai-Madhesh. Sewerage management systems will be improved to maintain the cleanliness of rivers and streams. Water testing laboratories and regular testing methods will be established to maintain public trust in drinking water quality.
Groundwater recharge, rainwater harvesting, reservoir-based projects, and source protection will be prioritized to reduce the impacts of climate change. Nepali water will be branded through the concept of “Himalayan Origin Certified Water.”
Safe drinking water and disability-friendly sanitation infrastructure will be expanded in public infrastructure, schools, health institutions, and highway areas. Sewerage and waste management systems in major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, will be operated in an integrated manner with the participation of the private sector, communities, and cooperatives. Sewerage treatment plants will be established, and treated water will be used for irrigation and industry. Environmental cleanliness of rivers, including the Bagmati, will be maintained.
The upgrading and expansion of national road networks, including the Postal Highway, Pushpalal Highway, and North-South highways, will be accelerated. The Kathmandu-Tarai/Madhesh Fast Track and its link roads will be completed quickly. All local levels will be connected to road networks that operate throughout the year.
Public transport will be made reliable by developing electric mass transit systems. Road access, highway upgrading, alternative routes, and highway service centers will be developed in areas with tourism potential to mobilize the local economy.
To accelerate infrastructure development, the Prime Minister Delivery Unit will be strengthened and implemented in mission mode. Laws related to public transport and roads will be revised. Improved contract systems and engineering standards will be implemented effectively to complete major projects on time. An “Integrated National Transport Master Plan” covering road, rail, water, ropeway, and air transport will be prepared. Under the “Investment Express” concept, disputes related to infrastructure will be heard and decided quickly.
GPS tracking, AI-based traffic cameras, digital fine systems, and speed control will be strictly implemented to reduce road accidents. Safe infrastructure will be constructed for pedestrians and cyclists. Women’s safe access to public transport will be ensured. The detailed design and implementation process for “Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)” in Kathmandu will be initiated.
Construction of the East-West Electric Railway will be continued, and studies on investment modality and other issues related to the Kerung-Kathmandu and Raxaul-Kathmandu railways will be advanced. A climate-resilient, sustainable, and competitive transport system will be built in the long term.
A comprehensive urban development program will be conducted by prioritizing municipalities with weak urban infrastructure indicators. An integrated waste management system will be developed, and necessary policy and legal arrangements will be made for waste collection, processing, and reuse.
Affordable and well-equipped housing plans will be implemented for homeless, marginalized, poor, and disaster-affected communities. Permanent housing and ownership will be ensured by identifying the genuinely landless. New cities around the Mid-Hill Highway will be developed as cities with distinct identities, linked with land development, infrastructure, and local economic potential.
Mandatory implementation of the National Building Code will be ensured, and earthquake-resistant, fire safety, and modern infrastructure standards will be applied to all new construction. Reconstruction of structures damaged by the Gen-Z movement and the Jajarkot earthquake will be prioritized. Integrated projects with land use, infrastructure, and community services will be implemented to manage scattered and risky settlements.
A preparedness-oriented disaster management policy, rather than a response-oriented one, will be adopted, and risk mapping, early warning systems, and disaster safety drills will be institutionalized. An integrated command system involving the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force, Nepal will be developed for search and rescue, and partnership with the private sector will be pursued in the use of modern technologies, including drones and helicopters.
Arrangements will be made to complete detailed project reports, environmental approvals, and land acquisition compulsorily before the budget is passed. A “Zero-Day Procurement Policy” will be implemented to start the procurement process from the month of Shrawan itself and end the distortion of expenditure concentrated in the month of Ashar. An open public procurement policy will be implemented for large procurements.
In line with the Digital Governance Blueprint, national digital infrastructure will be established, and central coordination will be ensured for the implementation of G-Cloud and data policy. National digital strategy, digital procurement, data policy, interoperability standards, and government cloud infrastructure will be developed.
A knowledge-based economy will be developed by promoting innovation and startups through the use of data, artificial intelligence, digital technology, and cybersecurity. Expansion of the latest technology in the telecommunications sector, radio frequency management standards, and a strengthened monitoring system will be implemented. Digital access will be expanded to remote areas to reduce the digital divide.
The regulatory system of the advertising and communication sector will be strengthened in coordination with all three levels of government for transparent and accountable management of the sector. Postal services will be diversified, modernized, and digitally transformed.
Film, documentary, photography, and digital content production will be developed as an industry. Nepal will be established as an international film shooting and creative destination by promoting the country’s natural and cultural heritage in the international market.
Hydrological and meteorological data will be integrated into a digital platform, and disaster-related early warning systems will be developed. Early warning services will be expanded in agriculture, transport, tourism, and aviation through the Nagarik App. The use of risk transfer instruments, including insurance, will be expanded in post-disaster compensation, relief, and reconstruction processes.
The prison system will be transformed into a correctional system, adopting a rehabilitation-centered approach. The process of confiscating, managing, and recovering proceeds of crime will be made effective.
Digital authentication will be carried out in banking, telecommunications, and public services by implementing the e-KYC system. Corruption risks will be reduced, service automation will be promoted, and citizen trust will be enhanced through a central online vetting system. Citizen complaints will be addressed in real time through a citizen grievance management system.
The physical infrastructure, equipment, and investigation capacity of Nepal Police will be improved, and forensic and information analysis systems will be strengthened. The national investigation system will be made technology-friendly. The use of modern technology will be expanded to control narcotic drugs, transnational crime, and complex crimes. Special investigation units will be established to control cybersecurity threats, financial crimes, and digital fraud.
The Armed Police Force, Nepal will be strengthened as a specialized security force with trained human resources and infrastructure. Facial recognition systems, integrated border management information systems, and automated surveillance infrastructure will be established at border points. Illegal activities will be controlled using drones and night vision cameras. Citizen-security relations will be strengthened through border area development programs. Solutions to border disputes will be sought through diplomatic dialogue.
Policies and laws related to security will be updated to protect broader national interests. Arrangements will be made to produce logistics and necessary materials for security agencies, including the Nepali Army, within the country to reduce external dependence in the security sector. Professionalism will be enhanced through training and strategic skill development of security personnel. The National Cadet Corps will be strengthened.
While conducting detailed project studies of large development projects, assessment of possible impacts on national security will also be made mandatory. National identity will be strengthened and tourism development supported through the conservation and promotion of historical forts, fortresses, and trails.
A justice system with compensation will be developed, ensuring equal access for all citizens. Free legal aid will be expanded for poor and helpless citizens. Transitional justice processes related to the armed conflict will be concluded as soon as possible.
Coordination and interrelations between the executive and the legislature will be strengthened, and the process of law formulation, amendment, and implementation will be made faster, higher quality, and result-oriented. The prosecution system will be based on facts, technology, and scientific investigation. Immediate relief, compensation, and support will be provided to crime victims.
Balanced diplomacy based on the Charter of the United Nations, non-alignment, and the principles of Panchsheel will be adopted, keeping Nepal’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interest at the center. Relations with neighboring and friendly countries will be expanded on the basis of mutual benefit, respect, and multilateral cooperation.
Soft power will be expanded by establishing Nepal’s original identity, language, art, and heritage on the global stage. A “Brand Nepal Campaign” will be conducted through Nepali missions abroad to promote Nepali goods, services, culture, and tourism globally.
Traditional diplomacy will be transformed into economic diplomacy, and foreign investment will be promoted in sectors such as tourism infrastructure, energy, and information technology to make Nepal an international destination for information technology and innovation, as well as education and health services. Foreign aid, investment, and development cooperation will be mobilized in line with Nepal’s sovereignty and long-term national interest.
Passport and consular services provided by Nepali missions abroad will be digitalized. To protect the security and rights of Nepalis abroad, a 24/7 “Central Response Unit” will be established and operated at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and rapid rescue teams will be established at missions.
A “Diaspora Expert Network” and “Knowledge Bank” will be established to connect the capital, skills, experience, and technology of Nepalis living abroad with national development. Legal protection, easy financial arrangements, and a return repatriation system will be ensured to attract investment from non-resident Nepalis. Policy and legal arrangements related to citizenship, investment, financial access, and democratic rights will be strengthened to enhance the participation of non-resident Nepalis.
To develop the civil service and other government services as neutral, impartial, accountable, and professional institutions and to make service delivery and good governance promotion result-oriented, provisions will be made for abolishing trade unions, controlling conflicts of interest, implementing indicator-based performance evaluation systems, introducing cooling-off periods, and dismissing employees involved in political parties or activities in a way that also makes them ineligible for government service in the future.
The civil service will be developed as a result-oriented and citizen-friendly institution through merit-based appointment, quarterly evaluation of departmental and project chiefs, an ethical testing mechanism, a civil service board, a provision to place employees with weak performance levels on a negative list, and a performance-based incentive system.
An interoperable government database will be developed based on the principle of “one-time details for use in all services.” The e-governance system will be strengthened through an integrated digital platform based on interconnected systems to promote good governance and make public service delivery fast, transparent, and citizen-friendly. At least 100 government services will be made available through the integrated “Nagarik App.”
A legal time limit will be set for each service, and officials violating it will be made automatically accountable. The National Identity Card will be interconnected with the maximum number of public services, and a “One Identity Card Policy” will be implemented to integrate services including citizenship, banking, health, education, and social security. “Single Service Centers” will be expanded to all offices, and arrangements will be made to operate essential services seven days a week. Citizens will be freed from queues, hassles, and inappropriate intermediaries through digital signatures, online services, and time-bound decision systems.
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority will be institutionally strengthened, and investigation, prosecution, and action systems will be made effective. The National Vigilance Center will be restructured as an “Anti-Corruption Unit.” Provisions will be made for protecting the identity of corruption complainants and rewarding them. Arrangements will be made to publicly disclose the property details of high-ranking officials annually.
Public procurement, revenue, and administrative processes will be made transparent, technology-friendly, and competitive. Preventive action against corruption will be strengthened by identifying high-risk areas through citizen trust and good governance perception indicators and digital audit systems.
To make policy and planning evidence-based, the National Planning Commission and Policy Research Institute will be restructured and developed as capable and credible public “think tanks” and a “National Policy Research Laboratory” focused on research and monitoring. The national statistical system will be timely restructured and strengthened.
Protection and promotion of human rights will be strengthened, and national and international commitments will be implemented effectively. Zero tolerance will be adopted against human rights violations. The capacity of the National Human Rights Commission will be enhanced.
National resources, means, and capacity will be mobilized justly on the basis of the ruling party’s pledge paper and the common commitments of major political parties to ensure social justice, equitable opportunities, and rapid economic development through accountable good governance.
The political stability established through the trust and sovereign participation of the Nepali people will be taken as a rare opportunity, and the overall transformation of the nation will be accelerated. Citizens’ trust in the state will be enhanced through an accountable governance system, and prosperity-centered good governance will be institutionalized as a national culture. Strengthening the federal democratic republican governance system will be the guiding principle of the government.