Nepal Government Streamlines Ministries: A Power Consolidation Move

The Nepali government has initiated a significant administrative overhaul, reducing the number of ministries from twenty-two to eighteen. This restructuring includes the crucial Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene, which will now operate under the singular leadership of Health Secretary Dr. Bikash Devkota. This move consolidates power previously distributed between two secretaries—one for health services and another for administration. The government aims to enhance efficiency and accountability within key public service sectors. The long-term impact on Nepal's democratic governance will depend on whether this centralization fosters improved service delivery or creates risks of unchecked power.
- Government slashes ministries from 22 to 18, centralizing power in key sectors including health.
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