Bagmati Province Chief Minister Baniya Announces Administrative Cost-Cutting Measures
Summary
Bagmati Province Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya announces plans to cut administrative costs by reducing ministries from 14 to 8, cutting staff by 701 positions, and eliminating unnecessary boards and directorates.
Key Points
- Bagmati Province government plans to reduce administrative expenses significantly.
- The number of provincial ministries will be reduced from 14 to 8, including the Chief Minister's office.
- 701 staff positions will be cut, along with the abolition of unnecessary boards, committees, and five out of seven directorates.
- Foreign visits by ministers and employees at state expense are prohibited to ensure fiscal discipline.
