Nepal’s coalition government, led by Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli since March 2026, unveiled an ambitious 100-point action plan on March 28. It targets corruption, economic revival, and state modernization amid public demands for change. Top priority: Zero-tolerance on graft. The plan promises digital tracking of all public funds, aiming to recover Rs 500 billion (USD 3.7 billion) in corrupt assets within two years, per Nepal Rastra Bank estimates. Corruption Perception Index ranks Nepal 108th globally (Transparency International 2025), costing 3-5% of GDP yearly.
Economic reforms include boosting FDI to USD 2 billion by 2028 via one-stop portals and infrastructure like the USD 1.5 billion Pokhara airport upgrade. Hydropower gets thrust: 10,000 MW new capacity by 2030, up from 2,800 MW now, to export power worth Rs 100 billion annually to India and Bangladesh.
Modernization features e-governance for 90% services by 2027, youth employment via 500,000 jobs in IT and tourism, and federal grants rising 20% to Rs 400 billion. Women empowerment targets 33% quota in civil service promotions.
Oli’s Nepali Congress-CPN UML alliance cites past successes: GDP growth hit 4.2% in FY25 (World Bank). Critics question execution, but public support is high—70% approval in recent polls.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. What is the core focus of Nepal’s 100-point plan?
Zero-tolerance on corruption via digital fund tracking, aiming to recover Rs 500 billion in assets and cut 3-5% GDP losses.
2. How will it boost economy and jobs?
Attract USD 2 billion FDI, add 10,000 MW hydropower for Rs 100 billion exports, create 500,000 youth jobs in IT/tourism.
3. What modernization steps are included?
E-governance for 90% services by 2027, 20% higher federal grants (Rs 400 billion), 33% women quota in civil service.
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