Province chiefs call for greater autonomy, coordination at inter-provincial summit
Summary
Nepal’s seven provincial chief ministers have called for clearer constitutional powers, faster lawmaking and stronger fiscal devolution at an inter-provincial summit in Biratnagar. The leaders also urged common action on climate change, better coordination across all levels of government and more cooperation to drive development.
Key Points
- Chief ministers of Nepal’s seven provinces met in Biratnagar to demand stronger intergovernmental coordination and clearer constitutional powers under federalism.
- Several leaders criticized delays in transferring powers, enacting police and civil service laws, and ensuring fiscal devolution.
- Bagmati and Koshi chief ministers called for a common provincial stance on climate change, while others pushed for joint development and tourism initiatives.
- The summit’s conclusions will be submitted to the federal government after the two-day conference and expert presentations.
