The government has set a target to draft and enact 121 new laws in the current fiscal year. This initiative is based on the government’s policies, budget, periodic plans, sectoral policies, and obligations arising from international treaties and agreements.

According to Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya, Minister for Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, the concerned ministries have identified and prioritized bills to be drafted, and the target has been established accordingly. “Out of the bills sent to the Ministry of Law, based on consultations with the concerned ministries, a priority list of 121 bills to be presented before the Federal Parliament during fiscal year 2025-26 has been finalized and submitted to the federal legislature,” Minister Chaurasiya said during a meeting of the Public Policy and Subordinate Legislation Committee under the National Assembly on Tuesday.

He further explained that where subordinate legislation is to be issued alongside a bill, the draft of such subordinate legislation is included and submitted simultaneously with the bill to the ministry for approval during the drafting process.

The government has also issued guidelines mandating that subordinate legislation approved by the competent authority must be registered with the Ministry of Law within seven days of certification, to ensure timely implementation.

Minister Chaurasiya also informed the committee that the government is committed to promptly completing the peace process and transitional justice tasks. Efforts are underway to prepare an integrated record of agreements and understandings reached during the peace process and conflict transformation.

The government is updating the list of wounded and disabled individuals from various political movements, including the people’s movement, the armed conflict, and the Madhes movement. A high-level committee has been formed to update the list and find sustainable solutions to related issues.

He stated, “Arrangements are being made to provide life sustenance allowances, compensation, medical treatment, necessary equipment, education, employment, self-employment opportunities, and financial assistance to the wounded, disabled, and conflict-affected families through a Peace Fund.”

In the fiscal year 2025-26, the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs allocated Rs 1bn through the budget to establish a Peace Fund aimed at compensating and rehabilitating conflict-affected families.

The government is also arranging to honor those who fought in armed struggles and political movements as democratic warriors. Disability percentages for those injured during the conflict will be reviewed and re-assessed, with dedicated hospitals such as the National Trauma Center and Bir Hospital designated for their medical treatment.