Government Sets Deadline for Ministry O&M Surveys

Summary

The Nepalese government has set a June 21 deadline for merged ministries to complete Organization and Management surveys to streamline service delivery and reduce administrative costs, guided by new regulations and reforms.

Key Points
  • Nepal's government has set June 21, 2083 B.S. as the deadline for ministries to complete Organization and Management surveys following mergers.
  • A task force led by Secretary Govinda Karki prepared 18-point guidelines to eliminate duplication and streamline ministry work under the Government of Nepal (Work Allocation) Regulations, 2083.
  • The policy restricts new recruitment, limits secretariat staff to one officer and one aide per secretary, and eliminates new vacancies for computer operators.
  • Emphasis is placed on digitalization, flexible staff roles, merging similar departments, and the creation of 'pool vacancies' for excess staff to improve efficiency.
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