Government Policy Overhaul 2026

Minister Sita Vadi announced a goal to make Nepal free of street children by the next fiscal year, approving the 'Street Children Special Protection Directive, 2082' to intensify rescue, protection, counseling, and family reunification efforts.

Nepal barred political party members from school management committees and granted local governments expanded authority over school administration, including teacher transfers requiring a minimum of three years service and local vacancy reporting, and shifted headteacher appointments to local governments with higher qualification requirements and allowances.

Nepal approved the National Advertising Policy 2026 to regulate social media, artificial intelligence, influencer marketing, and digital advertising, requiring self-declaration of sponsored content and banning misleading ads with consumer compensation provisions.

The government announced plans to reduce permanent secretary positions from 71 to around 61 and allowed ministers to appoint up to five secretary-rank advisers per ministry, with appointments already made in Infrastructure and Education ministries.

The National Assembly began discussions on the Appropriation Bill 2083, Economic Bill 2083, and National Debt Recovery Bill 2083, covering budget allocations for major ministries in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year.

Nepal's cabinet approved submission of a UN treaty on ocean conservation, new versions of national policies including the National Integrity Policy 2083 and Education Rules 2083, and transferred eight Additional Inspectors General of Police.