Delays in Gen Z Council Formation Spark Frustration Among Youth Leaders

Summary

The formation of Nepal's Gen Z Council has been delayed for over six months despite government promises, causing frustration among youth leaders demanding effective representation and solutions to their issues.

Key Points
  • Youth leaders have intensified their activities demanding the formation of the Gen Z Council to address their concerns.
  • The government promised a Gen Z Council would be formed to streamline youth grievances but the process remains incomplete after six months.
  • Delays are attributed to expanding the council's scope to include all youth and creating a more empowered structure than the existing National Youth Council.
  • The government is revising the formation order to establish an empowered council with coordination across ministries before finalizing the decision.
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