Cabinet Meeting Makes Key Decisions Across Sectors
Summary
The Government of Nepal’s Council of Ministers approved several decisions, including amendments to the Statistics Regulations, the appointment of a new Investment Board CEO, and the merger of the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Committee with Nepal Transit and Warehousing Company Limited. The cabinet also moved ahead with phased implementation of the meat inspection law and compensation for victims of demonstrations in Sunsari and Siraha.
Key Points
- The Council of Ministers approved the Statistics (First Amendment) Regulations, 2083 and appointed Yangki Ukyab as Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Board.
- The government decided to abolish the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Committee and merge it with Nepal Transit and Warehousing Company Limited.
- The cabinet approved steps to phase in the Animal Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Act, 2055 across Nepal and to table the Children related (First Amendment) Bill, 2083 in Parliament.
- Compensation, relief, and treatment will be arranged for the families of those killed or injured in demonstrations in Sunsari and Siraha.
