Nepal’s new government led by Balen Shah has made public an ambitious 100-point agenda aimed at overhauling governance, days after its first Cabinet meeting approved the plan.
The reform blueprint, released Saturday evening, focuses on making the state more accountable, efficient and citizen-friendly. At its core is a shift toward results-based governance, requiring ministries to set clear targets, timelines and performance indicators, with regular monitoring from the prime minister’s office.
A major priority is administrative restructuring. The government plans to reduce the number of federal ministries to 17 within a month and streamline bureaucratic processes by cutting unnecessary steps and limiting approval layers. Public services are set to become faster and more transparent through digitisation, including integrated online systems, digital IDs and nationwide citizen service centres operating extended hours.
The plan also places strong emphasis on anti-corruption measures. A high-level asset investigation body will be formed to examine wealth accumulation among political leaders and senior officials over the past decades. Financial systems will be digitised to track suspicious transactions, while whistleblower protection and integrity policies are to be introduced.
Economic reforms feature prominently, with commitments to simplify business registration, introduce a one-door investment system and support small and medium enterprises. The government has also pledged relief and recovery measures for businesses affected by recent protests.
Social sectors are addressed through commitments such as free hospital beds for vulnerable groups, education reforms to reduce political interference, and targeted employment and skill-building programmes.
Overall, the agenda signals a push for rapid, visible changes in governance, with strict timelines ranging from days to a few months for key reforms.