KATHMANDU: The Committee for Monitoring and Evaluating the Implementation of the State’s Directive Principles, Policies, and Obligations has advised the government to formulate new policies and programs that can effectively determine the direction of the nation and gain the trust of the public.
During a meeting today, the Committee emphasized that the directive principles, policies, and obligations of the State serve as guidelines for the operation of the government.
The meeting directed the government to present reliable policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year 2082-83 BS (2025-26), which should be addressed in the budget.
According to Committee President Thakur Prasad Gaire, the directive principles, policies, and responsibilities of the State, outlined in Part 4 of the Constitution, guide the governance of the State.
The State must mobilize the necessary resources and means to implement these principles, policies, and responsibilities.
The Committee has decided to urge the government to ensure the effective enforcement of these constitutional provisions.
Additionally, the government’s attention has been drawn to the urgency of formulating workforce plans for advanced infrastructure projects such as tunnels, cable cars, and electric railways.
The Committee has also suggested utilizing the skills and knowledge of returning migrant workers to support home-based workforce and resources for infrastructure development.
The government has been advised to incorporate guiding principles and programs aimed at achieving sustainable development goals and addressing climate change.
Furthermore, the Committee recommended that universities develop and implement curricula to produce the necessary workforce for operating metal-based industries, such as iron, steel, and copper, and to present a solid plan for mineral excavation.
The Committee has also recommended that the government pursue policies to amend laws, particularly the Forest Act and the National Parks Act, which hinder the proper utilization of forest products.
The goal is to ensure the scientific use of forests, reduce imports through the promotion of domestic consumption, and enhance reforestation efforts.
It was suggested that the forest product sector be made a primary source of domestic employment, and the current provisions related to tree felling should be reviewed for their environmental and developmental impact.
The Committee also proposed including environmental and tourism-friendly policies in development programs and urged the government to announce a policy of self-reliance in one or two agricultural crops.
Committee President Gaire stated that the government has been advised to implement a policy to protect domestic agricultural products by imposing high import taxes on agricultural imports.
This would reduce the growing importation of agricultural goods and ensure that no cultivable land remains barren.
The Committee also recommended prioritizing reservoir-based hydropower projects over run-of-the-river projects by providing greater tax and tariff benefits to the former. Public-private partnerships should be given the highest priority in hydropower development.
The meeting also expressed a commitment to reforming the education policy to make education more scientific, practical, skill-oriented, and employment-focused.
The Committee urged the immediate issuance of a new Education Act. Similarly, the Committee recommended that the government resolve the issues faced by school teachers and create an independent working environment by addressing the challenges facing universities.
The Committee has asked the government to prepare a concrete timetable for completing national pride projects and to reserve the term “national pride project” for only those projects of national importance.
It was also suggested that the government prioritize completing ongoing projects before starting new ones.
Furthermore, the Committee advised the government to adopt policies to create domestic employment opportunities by establishing new industries and revitalizing sick industries.
It also recommended the compulsory use of materials produced by domestic industries in government projects.
Finally, the Committee urged the government to focus on policies and programs that align with the directive principles and policies of the state as outlined in the Constitution.
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