Sunsari Government Commitments 2026
सुनसरी
Koshi Province · Capital: Biratnagar
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All Commitments (103)
Directly Elected Executive System
Prepare constitutional amendment discussion paper within 3 months for directly elected head of state
Limit Federal Ministries to 18
Reduce federal ministries to 18, eliminate duplication between federal, provincial, and local governments
Allocate 60% Budget to Provincial & Local Governments
Increase budget allocation to provincial and local governments from current 35% to 60%
Investigate Assets of Public Officials Since 1990
Investigate assets of all public office holders since 2047 BS and nationalize illegally acquired assets
Mandatory Public Asset Disclosure
All public office holders must publicly disclose assets before assuming office
100 Days, 100 Works Plan
Complete 100 specific short-term tasks in the first 100 days including corruption checks
Public Procurement Transparency Portal
Open portal for all government procurement data, contracts, and spending
7% Annual GDP Growth Target
Achieve 7% average annual GDP growth, targeting $100 billion GDP within 5 years
Create 1.2 Million Jobs
Create 1.2 million jobs through startups, entrepreneurship, foreign investment, and digital economy
Raise Exports to $30 Billion
Raise exports to $30 billion within a decade, largely through IT services
Tax Reform — Reduce Citizen Burden
Adjust income tax for family expenses, reduce tax burden on middle class
Generate 30,000 MW Electricity in 10 Years
Achieve 30,000 MW electricity generation and become energy exporter. Current installed capacity is ~3,422 MW (3,256 MW hydro, 107 MW solar, 53 MW thermal). 259 projects totaling 10,692 MW under construction. FY 2025/26 target: add 942 MW to reach 4,800 MW. Government vision: 28,500 MW by 2035 with 15,000 MW for export.
Complete All National Pride Projects in 2 Years
27 national pride projects total; only 4 completed (Upper Tamakoshi 456 MW, Gautam Buddha Airport, Pokhara Airport, Melamchi Phase 1). World Bank warns remaining 17 would take 41 more years at current pace. FY 2025/26 budget: Rs 67.08B allocated, only 15.49% (Rs 10.39B) spent in first 6 months. Fast Track at 45% progress. Budhigandaki and Nijgadh spent zero. Railway project at 5% since 2008.
East-West Highway 4-Lane Expansion
1,028 km highway from Kakarbhitta to Kanchanpur. Multiple sections under work: Kamala-Kanchanpur (Siraha/Saptari) at 67% but behind deadline; Narayanghat-Butwal 6-lane upgrade at 42% by Chinese contractor; Kakarbhitta-Laukahi 120 km with ADB $300M loan tendered; Koshi Province upgrade to Asian Highway standards underway. No work started in Sudurpashchim Province. Electricity pole relocation, land acquisition delays across sections.
East-West Electric Railway
945 km Kakarbhitta-Kanchanpur railway. DPRs completed for Bardibas-Simara (108 km), Simara-Tansariya (127 km), Tansariya-Butwal (64 km). Only physical work: Bardibas-Nijgadh 70 km section with ~50 km track bedding done. Rs 11.22B spent total, Rs 4B/year allocation. 2025 development: government considering rerouting entire line along East-West Highway to avoid land compensation — would require new DPR and abandon 15+ years of planning. National pride project with 5% progress since 2008. Est. cost $3B.
"Online, Not Queue" — Digital Government Services
Nagarik App launched for digital IDs (citizenship, license, PAN, voter ID) but many institutions still refuse digital documents — banks, hospitals, offices demand paper copies. ADB approved $40M and World Bank $50M for Nepal Digital Transformation Project (Mar 2026). E-Governance Blueprint introduced Feb 2025. Interoperability established between citizenship and national ID systems. Traffic police and tax department using QR verification. UN e-Gov ranking: 125th (up from 132nd in 2020). Major gap between digital ambition and institutional adoption.
Digital Parks in All 7 Provinces
Only 1 IT Park exists: Banepa, Kavrepalanchowk (234 ropani, built 2000-2005, Rs 270M invested). Struggled for years — IBM left after 9 months, Javra Software left citing poor connectivity. Recently revived with Kathmandu University setting up Smart City Research Center, Cloud Himalaya and Soft Tech Foundation operating. Nepal's first supercomputer installed there. Capacity for 144 engineers. No new provincial digital parks established in remaining 6 provinces. Vision: 15,000 tech jobs when fully operational.
Declare IT as National Strategic Industry
FY 2025/26 budget declared IT as "special industry" with 75% tax exemption on IT export income. 5% final tax for individuals selling IT services abroad. FY 2024/25 declared "IT Decade" targeting Rs 3T IT exports and 1.5M jobs in 10 years. National AI Policy 2082 approved Aug 2025. National AI Centre established under Ministry of Communication. However, no formal "strategic industry" legal declaration yet. Industry leaders call for dedicated IT Promotion Board (not yet formed). Implementation remains weak per NAS-IT president.
Cryptocurrency Regulation & Pilot
Crypto remains COMPLETELY ILLEGAL in Nepal as of 2026. Trading, mining, and promoting banned under Foreign Exchange Act 1962, Electronic Transaction Act 2063, and National Penal Code 2017. Penalties: up to 3x fines, 3 years prison, asset seizure. 50+ arrests in 2024-2025. NRB exploring CBDC (Digital Rupee) with pilot testing for 2026 launch. Nepal ranks near bottom of Global Crypto Adoption Index. Position closer to China/Bangladesh than India/USA. No sign of legalization despite youth demand.
Universal Health Insurance — 100% Coverage
100% insured quality healthcare for all citizens through universal health insurance
Centralized National Ambulance Service
Establish a centralized, nationwide ambulance service reachable through single hotline
Free Education for Up to 3 Children
Free education through high school for up to 3 children per family
"Skill in Education" National Expansion
Expand the successful Kathmandu "Skill in Education" program to all districts nationally
Zero Dropout Rate — School Retention Program
Achieve zero dropout through smart classrooms, labs, libraries, and retention programs
Land Reform — Commission in 100 Days
Establish land commission in 100 days, solve landless/squatter ownership in 1000 days, create Land Bank
Overseas Voting for Diaspora Nepalis
Enable overseas voting for Nepali citizens abroad and support for dual citizenship
Cooperatives Crisis Resolution — Return Depositors Money
Resolve cooperatives crisis through legal settlement and return depositors money
Double Tourist Numbers & Spending
Double international tourist arrivals and per-tourist spending within 5 years
Official State Apology to Dalit Community
Issue official state apology to Dalit community for centuries of historical discrimination
Social Security Expansion — Pension & Insurance
Expand social security with pension fund for athletes, subsidized first-home loans, elder care
Fast-Track Citizenship & Passport Processing
Eliminate passport and citizenship backlogs through digitization and process reform
Formal State Apology for Caste Discrimination
PM will formally apologize on behalf of Nepal State for caste-based discrimination in first address
Dismantle Structural Caste Discrimination
Legal, policy, and institutional reforms to dismantle structural caste-based discrimination
Ban MPs from Becoming Ministers
Constitutional reform to separate legislative and executive roles — MPs cannot serve as ministers
Non-Partisan Local Governments
Transition local government elections to non-partisan model focused on community service
Two-Term Limit for Party Leadership
Amend Political Parties Act to enforce two-term limit for party chairpersons
Expert Ministers — Subject-Matter Specialists
Appoint subject-matter experts as ministers rather than political appointees
Amend Political Parties Act
Close loopholes in Political Parties Act that allow money misuse and opaque funding
Time-Bound Public Services
Guarantee time-bound delivery for all public services through digital service delivery systems
National Identity Card Integration
Integrate all identity documents into a single national ID card system
Digital Approval System (tippani.gov.np)
Replace paper-based government approvals with digital tippani system at tippani.gov.np
Faceless Paperless Administration
Transform government administration to fully faceless and paperless operations
Make CIAA Independent and Effective
Reform CIAA to ensure full independence from political interference and operational effectiveness
Abolish Party Sister Organizations in State Mechanisms
Remove all political party sister organizations from government bodies, unions, and state institutions
Autonomous Civil Service Transfer Board
Create autonomous board for civil service transfers to eliminate political interference in postings
Complete Transitional Justice Tasks
Complete all remaining transitional justice tasks from the conflict era through truth and reconciliation
Gen-Z Movement Investigation (Bhadra 23-24)
Independent investigation of Bhadra 23-24 incidents during the Gen-Z protest movement
Repeal 20+ Outdated Economic Laws
Identify and repeal at least 20 outdated economic laws hindering business and investment
True One-Stop Service Center for Investors
Establish genuine single-window service center for all investor approvals and registrations
Digital Business Registration
Enable complete online business registration and licensing within 24 hours
Complete Stalled National Pride Projects (2 Years)
Key stalled projects: Fast Track at 45.16% (Rs 83B of Rs 212B spent, deadline Apr 2027, Khokana dispute blocking start point). Budhigandaki Hydropower and Nijgadh Airport spent Rs 0 in first 6 months of FY 2025/26. Railway at 5% since 2008. Melamchi halted by protests Jan 2026. Only 15.49% of national pride budget spent in H1. World Bank says 41 years needed at current pace. PM Oli May 2024 directive for review yielded no visible results.
10 New National Pride Projects (5 Years)
NPC planning to add 10 more projects despite inability to complete existing ones. List grew from 17 to 27 since 2012. Proposed new additions include: PM Agriculture Modernisation Project, Madan Bhandari Technical University, Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multi-purpose Project, Dodhara Chandani Bridge, 410 MW Nalsing Gad Storage Project, 756 MW Tamor Storage Hydroelectric Project, and Madan Bhandari Highway. Criticized for politically motivated additions diluting focus. Only 19 of 27 projects received budget allocation in current FY.
Reduce Multidimensional Poverty to 10%
Reduce multidimensional poverty index from current levels to 10% through targeted interventions
Nepal Production Fund
Establish Nepal Production Fund to support domestic manufacturing and production enterprises
Cooperatives Under NRB Supervision
Bring all savings-and-credit cooperatives under Nepal Rastra Bank regulatory supervision
Return Deposits to Small Savers (First 100 Days)
Prioritize returning deposits to small savers from failed cooperatives within first 100 days
Criminalize Predatory Lending (Metre Interest)
Enact legislation criminalizing predatory lending practices (metre interest/usury)
NEPSE Reform — International Standards
Reform NEPSE with intraday trading, derivatives market, and international best practices
Review India Rupee Peg
Commission international expert study to review Nepal-India rupee peg arrangement
Cryptocurrency Regulation — Clear Policy (1 Year)
No progress toward legalization. Crypto remains fully illegal under Foreign Exchange Act 1962, ETA 2063, National Penal Code 2017. NRB expanded ban Jan 2022 to include mining, investing, and all transactions. 50+ arrests in 2024-2025 including VPN users on Binance/KuCoin. Cyber Bureau actively enforcing. Only development: NRB exploring CBDC "Digital Rupee" pilot for 2026 — but this is central bank digital currency, not crypto regulation. No study commissioned, no policy drafted. 1-year deadline will be missed.
15,000 MW Installed Electricity Capacity
Current installed: ~3,422 MW (Mar 2025). Of 43,000 MW economically viable hydro potential, only 7.5% realized. 175 operational hydropower plants = 3,389 MW licensed. FY 2025/26 target: add 942 MW to reach 4,800 MW. 259 projects (10,692 MW) under construction. Key projects: Tanahu 140 MW (completion 2026), Upper Trishuli-1 216 MW (Dec 2026). 731 km national transmission lines planned. System peak demand: 2,901 MW. At end of FY 2024/25: 3,591 MW installed. 15,000 MW target requires 4.4x current capacity.
Energy Export Diplomacy (India, Bangladesh)
MAJOR PROGRESS. India: exporting avg 1,000 MW daily. India approved additional 200 MW purchase (Aug-Oct 2025), total export capacity 1,010.9 MW. Rs 15B earned FY 2025/26. India long-term goal: import 10,000 MW from Nepal. Power Grid Corp-NEA cross-border transmission agreements signed Apr 2025. Bangladesh: Tripartite PSA signed Oct 2024 (NEA-BPDB-NTPC). 40 MW exported Jun-Nov 2025 via Indian grid at $0.064/kWh. Expanding to 60 MW from Jun 2026 (7th JSC agreement). 5-year deal. Historic: first time Nepal exports power to third country.
Green Data Centers Near Hydropower
Conceptual stage only. No dedicated green data centers built near hydropower plants yet. However, enabling conditions developing: industrial power cost ~NPR 5/kWh ($0.037), 90% energy from hydro, seasonal surplus growing. National AI Policy 2082 (Aug 2025) includes data center infrastructure as priority. Cloud Himalaya operating at Banepa IT Park (small scale). Green hydrogen from surplus hydro also being studied (91-148 ktonne/year potential 2025-2030). Nepal positioned as potential "green data hub" in discussion but no operational facility yet.
Green GPU Computing Exports
No GPU computing export facilities exist yet. National AI Policy 2082 (Aug 2025) identifies high-performance computing as priority. National AI Centre established under Ministry of Communication. KU supercomputer installed at Banepa IT Park (first in country, research-grade). Enabling factors: cheap hydro ($0.037/kWh industrial), cool climate, growing surplus. But no commercial GPU farm or AI computing export operation announced or under construction. Remains aspirational — Nepal lacks transmission infrastructure, data center expertise, and international connectivity for this at scale.
Restructure Electricity Tariffs
MAJOR REFORM: Electricity Regulatory Commission issued Open Access Directive Jan 2026 — allows eligible entities (5MW+) to use transmission/distribution networks on non-discriminatory basis, enabling direct producer-to-consumer sales and competitive market. NEA considering 10-15% tariff hike (pending ERC approval). Industrial tariff dispute forced 25 large industries to shut (15,000 jobs at risk). NEA collecting Rs 5.95B premium tariff dues from 35 companies. Slab-based residential rates: Rs 9.50/unit for 15-100 units. Open Access is most important power law reform in Nepal history.
Declare IT National Strategic Industry
IT declared "special industry" in FY 2025/26 budget with 75% tax exemption on IT export income and 5% final tax for individual IT service exporters. "IT Decade" declared in FY 2024/25 (Rs 3T export target, 1.5M jobs). National AI Policy approved Aug 2025. National AI Centre established. However, formal "strategic industry" legal status not yet enacted. No dedicated funding mechanism or protection framework equivalent to agriculture/defense.
$30 Billion IT Exports in 10 Years
Target $30 billion in IT services exports within 10 years through talent development and incentives
Autonomous IT Promotion Board
NOT YET ESTABLISHED. Industry leaders (NAS-IT) calling for dedicated IT Promotion Board similar to Nepal Tourism Board, with private sector participation. Industrial Promotion Board exists under Industrial Enterprises Act but is general-purpose, not IT-specific. NAST (Nepal Academy of Science and Technology) exists since 1982 but focuses on science broadly. National AI Centre established 2025 but under Ministry, not autonomous. No legislation drafted for standalone autonomous IT board.
Digital Parks in All 7 Provinces
Only Banepa IT Park (Bagmati Province) exists — 1 of 7 provinces covered. Built 2000-2005 on 234 ropani. Had years of inactivity. Now revived with KU Smart City Research Center, Cloud Himalaya, Soft Tech Foundation, and Nepal's first supercomputer. 50% tax subsidy for park tenants. Capacity: 144 engineers simultaneously. No IT/digital parks established or under construction in Koshi, Madhesh, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, or Sudurpashchim provinces.
Remote Work Legal Recognition
No Labor Act amendment for remote work yet. However, Digital Nomad Visa policy (announced May 2025) implicitly recognizes remote work for foreigners — includes 5% income tax for stays over 186 days, bank account opening rights, vehicle ownership. The Economic Reform Implementing Work Plan 2025 includes this. Multiple ministries (Tourism, IT, Finance, Home) coordinating. But formal Labor Act amendment for Nepali citizens doing remote work/freelancing/gig economy is not drafted.
Digital Nomad Visas
STRONG PROGRESS. Government announced 5-year multiple-entry digital nomad visa in May 2025 under Economic Reform Work Plan. Requirements: $1,500/month income or $20,000 savings, $100,000 health insurance. Benefits: bank accounts (withdraw all if not renewed), vehicle purchase/registration, foreign license valid. 5% income tax if staying 186+ days/year. Expected to fully open for applications in 2026. Multiple ministries coordinating. Nepal Tourism Board and NTA leading infrastructure development. Law not yet published but framework detailed.
Cashless Society Platform
Strong organic growth. Mobile commerce = 70% of online transactions. Smartphone penetration >60%. E-commerce market forecast >$600M by 2026. Key platforms: eSewa (~70% market share, largest merchant network), Khalti+IME Pay merged Jul 2025 (4M+ users combined, now #2). Fonepay leading QR-based interbank payments. 13% VAT on digital transactions introduced 2024 (10% refund on hospitality). 12+ digital wallets operating. However: rural/mountain gaps remain, no interoperability between wallets, cash still dominant overall. NRB exploring CBDC Digital Rupee pilot for 2026.
International Payment Gateway Access
Neither PayPal nor Stripe officially available in Nepal as of Mar 2026. Blocked by NRB foreign exchange restrictions, lack of regulatory partnership, and AML/KYC compliance gaps. NRB Deputy Governor confirmed bank sought contact with PayPal but no agreement. Nepal Digital Economy Framework aims to attract international gateways by mid-2026 to early-2027. Workarounds: prepaid USD cards ($500/year limit via Nabil, Global IME, NMB banks), Payoneer, Skrill, Wise. Fonepay exploring international gateway integration.
Satellite Internet Infrastructure
Starlink NOT approved in Nepal despite strong lobbying. Key barrier: Nepal requires max 80% foreign ownership; Starlink demands 100% and refuses local partnership globally. PM Oli spoke with Elon Musk Nov 2024. Starlink demoed to officials. U.S. Embassy lobbying to remove foreign investment cap from new telecom bill being drafted. Meanwhile: Starlink used illegally at Himalayan base camps (NTA ordered halt). Neighbors ahead: India licensed, Bhutan launched Feb 2025, Bangladesh May 2025, Pakistan Mar 2025. Rural internet: only 17.4% of rural households have access vs 80% urban Kathmandu.
Double Tourist Arrivals and Spending
Double international tourist arrivals and per-tourist spending through targeted marketing and infrastructure
Hill Station Development Near India Border
Develop hill stations near the India border to attract Indian tourists for leisure and wellness tourism
Digital Tourism Permits
Fully digitize trekking permits, national park entry, and tourism-related approvals
Food Self-Sufficiency in 2 Years
Achieve national food self-sufficiency in staple crops within 2 years
80% Irrigation Coverage in 5 Years
Expand irrigation coverage from current levels to 80% of arable land within 5 years
Restructure NARC (Nepal Agricultural Research Council)
Restructure NARC into an effective, autonomous agricultural research institution
Agritech & Fintech for Farming
Promote agritech and fintech solutions to modernize farming and improve farmer access to credit
Transition to Production/Export Economy
Transform Nepal from import-dependent to production-and-export-oriented economy
Free Education for Up to 3 Children
Guarantee free quality education from primary to higher secondary for up to 3 children per family
University Autonomy & Research Focus
Grant full autonomy to universities and redirect focus toward research and innovation
Remove Political Activities from Schools/Universities
Ban political party activities, student wings, and political interference in educational institutions
Inclusive Education (Disabilities, Neurodiverse)
Implement inclusive education for children with disabilities and neurodiverse learners in all schools
Nepal as Higher Education Hub
Position Nepal as a regional higher education hub attracting international students
Mental Health Programs & Dedicated Structure
Establish dedicated mental health structure and nationwide community mental health programs
Control Medicine Prices
Implement medicine price control mechanisms to make essential drugs affordable
Disability Rehabilitation Centers (Each Province)
Establish disability rehabilitation centers in each of the 7 provinces
Pandemic Management Infrastructure
Build pandemic preparedness infrastructure including labs, stockpiles, and response protocols
Merit-Based Judge Appointments
Reform judicial appointment process to be purely merit-based, free from political influence
Live Court Proceedings
Broadcast court proceedings live for public transparency and accountability
Judicial Asset Disclosure
Mandatory public asset disclosure for all judges and judicial officers
Renegotiate 1950 India Treaty
Initiate diplomatic negotiations to revise the 1950 Nepal-India Treaty of Peace and Friendship
Online Voting for Nepalis Abroad (i-Voting)
Implement secure internet-based voting (i-voting) system for Nepali diaspora worldwide
Sovereign Diaspora Fund
Create sovereign diaspora investment fund channeling remittances into national development projects
"Once Nepali, Always Nepali" Policy
Adopt policy recognizing Nepali origin for those who acquired foreign citizenship — rights and privileges
National Knowledge Bank from Diaspora
Create national knowledge bank leveraging expertise and skills of Nepali diaspora professionals
Net-Zero Nepal
Commit to net-zero carbon emissions target and develop national climate action roadmap
Forest Fire Center (Drones/Satellite)
Establish national forest fire monitoring and response center with drone and satellite technology
Flood/Landslide Early Warning Systems
Deploy nationwide flood and landslide early warning systems in vulnerable river basins and hill areas
Athlete Pensions & Health Insurance
Establish pension fund and comprehensive health insurance for national athletes
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