Bagmati Province Government Proposes Major Administrative Overhaul to Cut Costs
Summary
The Bagmati Province government, guided by a committee led by former secretary Bimal Wagle, proposes reducing 701 staff positions and abolishing redundant directorates to save nearly 490 million rupees annually.
Key Points
- A high-level committee recommended cutting 701 staff positions in the Bagmati Province government to streamline performance.
- The proposed administrative restructuring includes reducing ministries and abolishing five directorates.
- The committee suggests increasing higher-level technical personnel while cutting lower-level staff to improve efficiency.
- The reforms are expected to save approximately 490 million rupees annually by eliminating duplication and reducing redundancy.
