31 govt bodies abolished

KATHMANDU: The government has announced a major restructuring of public administration, deciding to abolish 31 entities as part of the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 budget.

Presenting the budget on Friday, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said that 31 bodies will be scrapped, while 6 will be merged, 6 transferred, and 18 reorganized under a broader efficiency-driven reform of state institutions.

He added that the restructuring aims to build a more disciplined, accountable, and performance-oriented civil service, ensuring better governance and improved service delivery.

The minister also stated that the government will continue to enhance the service facilities of civil servants and security personnel to support a dignified standard of living and strengthen public sector efficiency.

In addition, he emphasized that strict cost-cutting measures will be implemented to ensure fiscal discipline and reduce unnecessary administrative expenditure.