KATHMANDU: The annual reports of two key parliamentary committees—the International Relations and Tourism Committee and the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee—were presented in Thursday’s meeting of the House of Representatives.
Rajkishore Yadav, Chairperson of the International Relations and Tourism Committee, presented the “Annual Report of the International Relations and Tourism Committee, 2025”, highlighting the committee’s efforts to review policies, programs, and implementation outcomes in the tourism and foreign affairs sectors.
According to Yadav, the committee has conducted 40 meetings since its formation, offering significant input on issues such as foreign travel effectiveness, and legislation related to the Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Services Authority. The committee also directed improvements in the management of the Pashupati Area Development Fund.
Yadav stressed that the committee has been actively engaged in legislative formulation, post-legislative review, budget monitoring, and providing guidance to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It has also promoted diplomatic engagement, including visits to neighboring countries such as India, to strengthen bilateral ties.
Looking ahead, Yadav said the committee will focus on research-based collaboration, improve coordination between the government and the media, and advocate for the implementation of its recommendations across government bodies.
Meanwhile, Bimala Subedi, Chairperson of the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, presented the “Annual Report of the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, 2024/25”, detailing a total of 118 meetings, including 64 full committee sessions and 54 sub-committee meetings.
Subedi stated that the committee has played a vital role in upholding the rule of law and human rights, offering guidance on legal reforms, the peace process, international treaties, and the implementation of fundamental rights.
The committee’s jurisdiction spans bodies such as the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the Judicial Council, the Attorney General’s Office, and the Judicial Service Commission.
During the review period, the committee passed four bills following detailed deliberations and formed thematic subcommittees to conduct on-site monitoring of juvenile correctional homes and human rights conditions.
Subedi underscored the importance of enhancing coordination among political parties, strengthening collaboration between the government and the committee, and ensuring adequate resources to enable more effective oversight in the coming years.
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