Bagmati reshuffles secretaries, assigns new ministry responsibilities

Summary

The Bagmati provincial government has reshuffled secretaries across ministries and divisions after recent ministry mergers. It will also seek a Rs 1 billion federal grant for reconstruction in Rasuwa and Bhotekoshi and has recommended creating a new ward in Sindhupalchok's Balefi Rural Municipality.

Key Points
  • The Bagmati Cabinet reassigned secretaries to various ministries and divisions after mergers created technical and functional complications.
  • Umesh Dhakal and Rambabu Puri were posted to the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, while other secretaries were given new responsibilities across key sectors.
  • The province will seek a Rs 1 billion federal grant to rebuild infrastructure damaged by floods and landslides in Rasuwa and Bhotekoshi.
  • The Cabinet also recommended creating a new ward in Balefi Rural Municipality, Sindhupalchok, and approved temporary posts for the coming fiscal year.
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