Many local units seek to upgrade. Federal ministry launches process
Summary
The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration of Nepal is revising the number and boundaries of local units and wards ahead of next year's local elections, including proposals for upgrading municipalities and merging wards to improve service delivery.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has initiated a process to revise the number and boundaries of local units and wards before the upcoming local elections.
- Over 100 wards have requested boundary changes or mergers to resolve service delivery issues and disputes.
- Local units seek upgrades to submetropolises and metropolitan cities if they meet the criteria set by law.
- A district-level committee will study proposals for boundary changes or mergers and submit reports within three months to ensure systematic governance reforms.
