Kathmandu, January 1
The government, initiating reforms on January 1, is cutting snack expenditures for Council of Ministers meetings.
According to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal announced a reduction in snack expenses, stating reforms should start with small topics during the meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Monday.
The Prime Minister’s Secretariat revealed about Rs 60 thousand was spent on snacks per meeting, which means saving around Rs 6 million annually with the cut down on the snack expenses of Cabinet meetings.
Normal snacks will replace expensive ones in Council meetings, as PM Dahal begins reforms from his office, emphasising the significance of minor topics in good governance. He affirmed a consistent pursuit of good governance and improvement.
PM Dahal also announced a plan to change the government’s working style. He has been reaching Singha Durbar daily at 10 am for briefings and initiatives, excluding public holidays. Discussions focus on resolving issues in development projects, including national pride projects.
Moreover, the government’s decision to use the Nepal Sambat calendar in all government documents has made it effective. Govinda Acharya, the PM’s press advisor, said the Nepal Sambat date has started to be used in the messages of best wishes that the PM has been issuing on various occasions.
