Nepal plans to cut federal ministries to 17
Summary
Nepal plans to reduce the number of federal ministries from 21 to 17 following a committee recommendation, aiming to save up to Rs200 billion annually and improve government efficiency.
Key Points
- Nepal’s federal government plans to cut the number of ministries from 21 to 17 based on a committee's recommendation.
- The restructuring aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and reduce financial burden on the state.
- Economists estimate that removing four ministries could save the government between Rs160 billion to Rs200 billion annually.
- Previous recommendations suggested limiting ministries to between 15 and 16 to better reflect federalism and decentralization.
