Both houses of parliament meeting today

Summary

Both houses of Nepal’s federal parliament are meeting today, with ministers presenting proposals on the Employees Provident Fund Bill, Child Labour Bill and a long-term power trade agreement with India. In the National Assembly, ministers are also set to answer lawmakers’ questions and advance the Domestic Aviation Liability Bill for clause-wise discussion.

Key Points
  • The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the Employees Provident Fund (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2083 BS, and the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2083 BS.
  • Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha will table a proposal on a long-term power trade agreement between Nepal and India.
  • The National Assembly will hear responses from ministers on questions related to their ministries and government agencies.
  • Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Khadak Raj Paudel will move the Domestic Aviation Liability Bill, 2083 BS, to the Legislation Management Committee.
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