Bagmati Province Committee Recommends Abolition of Policy and Planning Commission
Summary
Bagmati Province's Administrative Structure Review Committee recommends abolishing the Policy and Planning Commission due to ineffectiveness, proposing a high-level political policy committee under the Chief Minister's office instead.
Key Points
- Bagmati Province's Administrative Structure Review and Suggestion Committee recommends abolishing the Policy and Planning Commission due to lack of effective results.
- The commission's budget is minimal and its tasks overlap with individual ministries, rendering it a low priority.
- A high-level political policy committee chaired by the Chief Minister is proposed to replace the commission, aiming for more effective planning and monitoring.
- The new committee would focus on evidence-based policymaking, project banking, budget setting, and direct expert advice under the Chief Minister's supervision.
