Bagmati Province Moves to Downsize Ministries for Efficient Governance

Summary

Bagmati Province government plans to reduce its ministries from 14 to 8 to cut costs and improve efficiency, with changes taking effect from the next fiscal year.

Key Points
  • Bagmati Province government to reduce ministries from 14 to 8 to streamline administration.
  • Decision aims to cut public expenditure and strengthen fiscal discipline.
  • Reduction follows recommendations by administrative reform committee led by Bimal Wagle.
  • Government plans to cut 50 offices and save Rs 5 billion for development projects.
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