Prime Minister Oli Issues 26-Point Directive to Ministers and Secretaries, Emphasizing Market Stability and Public Service Improvements

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli addressed government secretaries at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar on Tuesday, issuing a series of directives on various issues.

Key Directives Issued by PM Oli:

1. Improving Public Service Delivery: PM Oli highlighted the plight of senior citizens unable to stand in queues for services such as vehicle registration, passports, citizenship, and national identity cards. He cited an incident in Lalitpur as an example of the government's failure to meet public expectations. Emphasizing the need for a service-oriented attitude, he instructed government employees to provide services compassionately and efficiently, utilizing tools like the "Nagarik" app to facilitate easy access without queues. The government must not neglect the poor and distressed.

2. Ensuring Government Stability: PM Oli reassured the secretaries of the government’s stability, encouraging them to work confidently. He emphasized the government's commitment to sustained efforts and development.

3. Avoiding Unnecessary Allowances: He criticized the practice of claiming meeting allowances on top of salaries, especially in a country where over 20% of the population lives below the poverty line. Government employees are urged to serve with dedication, avoid unnecessary allowances, and focus on day-to-day work.

4. Focusing on Completion of Ongoing Projects: Rather than initiating new projects, the government should prioritize completing existing ones.

5. Reducing Fuel Import Costs: PM Oli stressed the importance of saving the billions spent on fuel imports by focusing on hydropower development and utilization.

6. Branding Everest Water: He suggested branding water from Mount Everest, drawing a parallel with countries like Israel and Malaysia, which treat seawater for drinking purposes.

7. Ensuring Prompt Service Delivery: The Prime Minister urged for prompt and coordinated responses to avoid delays in service delivery. Citizens should receive hassle-free services without unnecessary delays.

8. Eliminating Unnecessary Committees and Structures: He advised against creating unnecessary committees and structures, focusing instead on tangible results.

9. Dedication to National and Public Service: Employees should work with dedication, without shifting responsibilities to others.

10. Timely Performance and Delegation of Authority: Ensure timely performance and delegation of authority, working according to the law rather than merely following orders.

11. Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: PM Oli emphasized the commitment to achieving sustainable development goals, with poverty eradication as a primary target.

12. Simplifying Asset Disclosure Requirements: He highlighted the complexities in asset disclosure, including the need to show sources when selling personal assets, and called for a systematic approach to resolve these issues.

13. Increasing Development Expenditure: Addressing the budget concerns, PM Oli pointed out the disparity between regular and development expenditures, urging timely capital expenditure to deliver results to the public.

14. Timely Payments for Insurance, VAT, and Farmers: Delays in insurance payouts, VAT refunds, and payments to farmers for milk and sugarcane must be resolved to prevent hardships for those who have invested through loans.

15. Timely Contractor Payments: Contractors should be paid promptly for completed projects, without any undue delays due to unresolved issues.

16. Maintaining Fiscal Discipline: Emphasizing fiscal discipline, PM Oli called for systematic distribution of grants and encouraged monitoring to prevent misuse of subsidies.

17. Stabilizing Market Enthusiasm: Encouraging the maintenance of market enthusiasm generated by the monetary policy, PM Oli advised against expanding tax rates excessively.

18. Operationalizing Dharahara: The newly rebuilt Dharahara should be operationalized promptly, resolving issues like parking management to allow public access.

19. Ministerial Focus and Reporting: Ministers should avoid criticism of others and focus on their work. Each ministry should produce impressive reports within the first 100 days, demonstrating visible achievements.

20. Prioritizing Key Projects: Projects of national priority should not face prolonged delays.

21. Preparing for Everest Dialogue: Preparation should begin for the upcoming Everest Dialogue.

22. Regularizing National Talent Awards: The national talent award, initiated with an international prize donated by PM Oli, should be regularized to encourage talent.

23. Improving Transport Safety: Measures should be taken to enhance safety in aviation and road transport, including planting deep-rooted trees along highways and ensuring safe designs for new constructions.

24. Addressing Pesticide Use in Vegetables: A decision regarding the use of pesticides in vegetables and quarantine measures should be made within three months.

25. Supporting the Private Sector: Collaboration with the private sector is essential, and their concerns should be addressed.

26. Integrating Housing with Livelihood: Housing programs for squatters should be practical, ensuring access to markets and livelihoods, rather than relocating them to isolated areas without proper facilities.

These directives aim to enhance governance, ensure efficient service delivery, and foster national development in line with the government's vision of a "Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali."