By Our Reporter
Amid uncertainty about whether the Nepali Congress will be allowed to run the House, President Ramchandra Paudel unveiled the government’s policy and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year during a joint session of the Federal Parliament in New Baneshwor on Tuesday.
Addressing both Houses, President Paudel emphasised the government’s commitment to promoting good governance, social justice, and prosperity while bolstering federalism and jumpstarting the economy to enhance domestic production and job creation.
“The policies and programmes presented today underscore our administration’s unwavering commitment to realizing Nepal’s vision of a prosperous nation, steadfast political stability, and the pursuit of socialist-oriented economic and social transformation. As we embark on this journey, we honour the sacrifices of our martyrs and extend heartfelt gratitude to all who have contributed to Nepal’s enduring political evolution,” said President Paudel.
Key priorities outlined in the government’s agenda included the implementation of the constitution, strengthening federalism, economic reform, and enhancing public service delivery.
However, the policy document does not look encouraging. It is full of false commitments and distributions of sweet dreams to people This is a reason why even the lawmakers of the ruling parties did not applaud it by banging the table. No enthusiasm was seen in the faces of the lawmakers of the ruling parties when the President read out the documents.
It included no new programme except for the ridiculous ‘Prime Minister’s Daughter’ Programme. When the President read out the programme, the lawmakers only laughed.
President Paudel informed that the cooperatives would be operated in alignment with their founding principles, supported by updated policies. A dedicated regulatory body will ensure thorough oversight. Safeguarding savings and investments will be prioritized through specialized funds and recovery mechanisms.
“Cooperatives are to affiliate with the poverty management system. Integration of government-backed Sajha Cooperatives is planned. Encouragement will be given for mergers among savings and credit cooperatives,” said President Paudel.
The government has prioritised production, productivity, and employment growth through the ‘Partnership for Production and Employment’ programme, a collaboration between government tiers, the private sector, cooperatives, and communities.
“The government is preparing and implementing a roadmap to enhance agriculture through modernization, commercialization, and marketing. The decade commencing from the fiscal year 2024/25 will be declared as the ‘Investment Decade in Agriculture’,” said President Paudel.
It did not forget to mention that remaining tasks related to peace processes and transitional justice would be completed promptly and agreement, understanding and compromises done for the peace process and conflict transformation would be archived. Additionally, a high-level committee would be formed to update the list of victims of various political movements such as people’s movements, conflict victims and the Madhes movement and to achieve sustainable solutions to these issues.
The government announced that the Federal Civil Service Act would be implemented promptly and the Provincial Civil Service Act and Local Level services would be managed.
Zero tolerance against corruption will be adopted by strengthening regulatory bodies with necessary laws, manpower means and resources. Province and local-level governments would also be made accountable for implementing strategies and action plans related to corruption control.
The government has announced that drinking water would be supplied throughout the year under the Melamchi Drinking Water Project to areas outside the Kathmandu Valley Ring Road and areas connected with the Araniko Highway in Bhaktapur district.
Additionally, water would be collected from sources like the Shivapuri National Park and watersheds to provide sustainable solutions to the drinking water problem in the Kathmandu Valley.
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