Former secretaries applaud time-bound reform plan
Summary
The new government led by Balendra Shah has unveiled a 100-point governance reform plan to be implemented within its first 100 days, targeting sectors from agriculture and education to taxation and administration. Former government officials say the roadmap is promising but will require strong political commitment, legal changes and coordinated bureaucratic support to succeed.
Key Points
- The new government has announced a 100-point governance reform plan tied to the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s election manifesto and meant to be completed within 100 days.
- Former officials including Kashi Raj Dahal, Purushottam Ojha and Khemraj Nepal praised the plan’s timelines and accountability but warned that implementation will be difficult.
- They said success will depend on political will, bureaucratic professionalism, legislation, monitoring, judicial independence, and public oversight.
- Budget constraints and unfinished commitments from previous years could complicate implementation, making the upcoming budget crucial.
