Provincial Development
Summary
Provincial governments in Nepal are facing economic and administrative weakness due to delayed laws, limited devolution of powers, and weak coordination with the federal government. Leaders at an inter-provincial chief ministers’ conference in Biratnagar called for stronger provincial authority, fairer grants, and cooperation on development, agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and disaster management.
Key Points
- Provincial governments say they have been weakened by the failure to enact necessary laws and devolve constitutionally guaranteed powers.
- The Inter-Provincial Chief Ministers' Conference 2083 in Biratnagar focused on strengthening federalism and improving cooperation among provinces.
- Chief ministers demanded a provincial police structure, more control over employees, and predictable federal grants and revenue sharing.
- The article says political instability, low capital expenditure and frequent transfers of officials are undermining development and service delivery.
