News Summary: Most of the tasks outlined in the government’s 100-point agenda have not been implemented within the stipulated timeframe. Government campaigns to remove informal settlements in the Kathmandu Valley and across the country, as well as efforts to dissolve trade unions, have become contentious due to court orders. Furthermore, reforms such as the launch of a digital system for civil service improvements, file tracking, and amendments to the Public Procurement Act have not yet commenced.
14 Jestha, Kathmandu — In an effort to make government performance more result-oriented and effective, the administration had publicly announced a 100-point agenda with specific deadlines. However, an analysis of the work completed within two months reveals that most listed tasks have not been fulfilled within the set time limits.
The most debated and controversial issue is the clearance of informal settlements. The government had committed to removing slum settlements in the Kathmandu Valley and nationwide. Yet, following court orders that halted bulldozers in Kathmandu, the eviction process continues only in select districts. The agenda originally specified that the digital documentation and verification of landless informal settlers would be completed within 60 days. Nevertheless, the clearance, data collection, and verification processes remain ongoing and incomplete.
Additionally, the restructuring of federal ministries to reduce their number to 17 has been implemented. Although the government had pledged to amend the Nepal Government (Organization of Work and Responsibilities) Rules within 30 days of assuming office, the amendments were made past the deadline.
Meanwhile, the government issued an ordinance to dissolve civil service trade unions and university student organizations. This decision has been challenged in the Supreme Court, resulting in a temporary injunction against the ordinance.
