Chief Ministers Conference concludes
Summary
The Inter-Provincial Chief Ministers Conference concluded in Biratnagar with a joint declaration calling for stronger federal governance, clearer division of powers and better coordination among the federation, provinces and local levels. Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki said the conference had strengthened the country’s federal system and would soon raise the agreed issues with the Prime Minister.
Key Points
- The Inter-Provincial Chief Ministers Conference in Biratnagar ended with a joint declaration on implementing Nepal’s federal governance system more effectively.
- The declaration stressed clearer division of powers, better financial federalism, stronger intergovernmental coordination, and removal of duplication in responsibilities and offices.
- The conference also highlighted priorities such as development, service delivery, climate resilience, disaster management, digital connectivity, and artificial intelligence.
- Koshi Province Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki said the conference was successful and that talks with the Prime Minister would soon be arranged.
