Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled the draft of a National Commitment paper as part of its preparations to begin implementing key governance reforms outlined in its 100-point reform agenda.
According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the draft has been prepared by incorporating pledges, manifestos, and commitment documents of six major political parties that participated in the recent elections. The government has asked political parties to send their feedback on the commitment paper by April 23. It plans to finalize the commitment paper based on the feedback received from the political parties.
The government has said its policies and programs, fiscal budget, and reform agendas will be aligned with the commitment paper starting from fiscal year 2026/27.
The commitment paper has pledged to investigate the assets of all individuals who have held public office since the political change of the 1990s. It has also proposed providing legal protection and incentives for whistleblowers and bringing a new law to address conflicts of interest.
The government has expressed commitment to clearly defining the roles and authority of political and administrative leadership, while ensuring that public services remain free from political interference. Institutional strengthening of constitutional bodies and regulatory agencies has also been emphasized in the commitment paper.
The draft also proposes ending political affiliations among civil servants and abolishing trade unions within government services.
The commitment paper has set ambitious macroeconomic goals, including achieving an average annual economic growth rate of 7% over the next five years. It also aims to raise per capita income to $3,000 and expand the country’s GDP to nearly $100 billion.
To reduce inequality, the government has proposed progressive taxation, equitable distribution of state resources, and promotion of entrepreneurship. It also envisages reducing multidimensional poverty to 10% within five years.
Similarly, it has proposed developing a national economic charter through consensus among major political parties to ensure policy stability and sustained economic reforms.
Likewise, the government plans to boost domestic private sector capacity while aligning foreign investment with production, technology transfer, and job creation. It has proposed legal reforms to enable remote work and cross-border digital services, allowing Nepalis to work for foreign employers from within the country.
It has identified digital economy development as a key growth driver, with investments in productivity, employment, and innovation. The draft also includes plans to integrate coding, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity into school curricula, as well as employment-oriented IT programs.
In agriculture, the government aims to expand irrigation to an additional 300,000 hectares within five years and promote climate-resilient farming and value chains.
The government also aims to increase both tourist arrivals and average spending by diversifying products and promoting cultural and religious destinations such as Pashupatinath, Lumbini, Janakpur, Muktinath, and Devghat.
The draft also proposes developing an integrated multimodal transport system linking roads, waterways, and air networks. It plans to complete the upgradation of the East-West Highway into international standards within three years.
The government has set a target of generating 30,000 MW of electricity over the next decade by prioritizing reservoir-based hydropower projects. It also plans to promote energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement, fertilizers, and data centers to increase domestic electricity consumption. Likewise, it plans to strengthen energy diplomacy to expand electricity trade with neighboring countries, particularly India and Bangladesh, to position Nepal as a regional clean energy exporter.
To exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, the draft proposes strengthening financial transparency, anti-money laundering measures, and regulatory frameworks in line with international standards.
Similarly, the government has pledged to expand healthcare access in rural areas through telemedicine and ensure the availability of at least one MD doctor, basic laboratory and pharmacy services, at primary health centers.
In the education sector, the government has proposed including skill-based curricula and introducing “Earn While You Learn” models to align education with employment.
