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Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the government would implement the concept of Employment Bank to ensure employment to the available human resource on the basis of knowledge, skills and technical expertise.

The PM argued that the Employment Bank will deal with the issue of demand and supply of jobs and entrepreneurship development.

Addressing the Shramadhan Employment Fair today, the PM said entrepreneurship development would be expedited by best utilizing the labor, skills and experiences of the returnee migrants and others staying within the country.

PM Dahal said that the government has made needed provision in the upcoming fiscal year's budget to ensure employment to as many as 100,000 returnee migrants as per their knowledge, capital, skills and technical expertise.

On the occasion, the PM said welfare of the workers will be protected for their good health and wellbeing to align the SDGs and policies and programs of the government.

Similarly, the PM added that the government was working to increase domestic employment through entrepreneurship development by the proper utilization of remittance.

The PM said the country's prosperity and citizens' well being should be promoted by ensuring domestic jobs to the citizens in the long run.

"The government has planned to make the potential job aspirants more competitive by promoting their skills and capacity building. Implementation of employment fair will directly benefit a large number of youths entering the labor market," PM Prachanda said. 

Saying that the prosperity journey could be advanced through employment generation and development of decent labour, the PM appealed to the stakeholders for a joint effort and cooperation to materialize this.

The PM also termed the 'Shramadhan Employment Fair' a meaningful intervention and hoped that the fair will be instrumental to tap into the opportunities in the labor and employment sector and to offer a one-stop solution to the problems.

Likewise, the PM shared that several new programs have been introduced in the new budget for the upcoming fiscal year for employment creation, entrepreneurship development of returnees, revive the agriculture sector and others.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that economic reforms would get pace along with implementation of the budget for the coming fiscal year 2024/25.

After inaugurating a modern building of Chautara Hospital today, the Prime Minister mentioned that the budget for the coming fiscal year was unveiled promoting production, productivity and employment.

"We have gained many achievements after the establishment of the republic. Quality change has been achieved from the infrastructure sector to public sector including health and education", he explained. 

The Prime Minister shared, "The budget for the coming fiscal year has announced that Nepal has now entered the new phase of economic reforms", stating that the federal government through policies, program and budget has forwarded programs of strategic importance in order to improve living standard of the people and making people of feel about the change.

He added that quality change in service delivery of hospitals has been seen in recent periods.

The existence of healthy citizens suggests that the country's economy and society are healthy, the Prime Minister said, adding that a populace that is physically and mentally fit can make substantial contributions to national development.

With this principle in mind, the government has accorded top priority to the enhancement of the health sector, he stated. "Noticeable strides in the health indicators in a short period is the achievement of the republic system."

He said that with the completion of a new building for the hospital, it will be able to function efficiently and effectively.

Recalling the time he spent in the district during the 'people's war', the Prime Minister said he used to visit Sindhupalchowk frequently during the war. I am familiar with the villages, settlements, cliffs, and the overall geography of the district." He shared that he still cherished the memories of being offered meals by senior mothers in the district during those days."

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has urged one and all to make more efforts to keep mountains free from pollution and protect them.

Prime Minister Dahal pointed out the need to engage in the protection of mountains by making collaboration and coordination among all bodies concerned.

At a program organized on the occasion of the 71st International Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) Day here today, he requested all to support the government's 'Save Mountain, Save Humanity' campaign.

Stating that with the rise in temperature due to global effects of climate change, mountains including Sagarmatha face its consequences, the Prime Minister said there are challenges to mitigate the impacts of climate change and implement proper measures for waste management in the mountains.

"There is a need for collaboration and coordination to make mountains pollution-free. The government has adopted a policy of holding dialogue in national and international forums for the same", he stressed.

" Snow melting, increasing the risk of glacial lakes bursting and increasing air pollution along with temperature rise have been making negative impacts on the human life, civilization, development, lifestyle and health of the people living at low-lying areas of mountains", he added.

Prime Minister Dahal shared, "Nepal has been advocating for climate justice in national and international arenas, keeping activities to protect mountainous regions and reducing impacts of climate change there in high priority."

The Prime Minister expressed his hope that the day will inspire all of us to promote tourist arrivals, preserve the mountains, address the issues of garbage disposal in the mountains, take measures to mitigate the impact of climate change there and launch further programs for climate change adaptation, according to the Prime Minister's private secretariat. 

"Sagarmatha stands as a unique emblem of Nepal's identity and beauty. This also serves as a hub for biological diversities and it carries historic and cultural identities of the mountain people and the community," the Prime minister said, adding that the mountain region is a host to environmental facilities, clean water, and clean air to the world, significantly contributing to biodiversity, temperature control and balance, ecological system and the continuity of the human lifecycle.”

Highlighting Nepal's multifaceted identity on the global stage, the Prime Minister said that natural, cultural, and historical heritages like Sagarmatha and Lumbini are sources of pride for the entire world.

The expedition journey that significantly started with the ascent to Sagarmatha has now been worldwide, he said, adding that the attraction of mountain climbing in Nepal, home to multiple peaks above 8,000 meters, is increasing.

He also said the government is working on related plans, policies, and programs to ensure the safety of mountain climbers and promote their dignity as its prime concern.   The government expects to welcome 1.6 million tourists to the country in the upcoming fiscal year, he added.

He also paid tributes to all those who lost their valuable lives during Everest expeditions, extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved.

The task force formed for the formation of a parliamentary probe committee submitted its report to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Tuesday.

After an agreement was reached in the meeting of the task force held at the Law Ministry this morning, the task force member submitted the report to Prime Minister Dahal in Singha Durbar. After that, the report was made public.

The Prime Minister’s Secretariat said that a four-point agreement was signed in the task force to end the long-standing dispute between the ruling and opposition parties and House deadlock.

According to the agreement, the tenure of the parliamentary probe committee formed to investigate the misuse of cooperative funds will be of three months. There will be seven members in the committee.

Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Padam Giri, lawmakers Jeevan Pariyar, Mahesh Kumar Bartaula, Shishir Khanal, Hit Raj Pandey and Gyanendra Bahadur Karki signed the agreement.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said the government is committed to taking the peace process to a logical conclusion as well as concluding the remaining task of transitional justice. 

At a special function organized at Nepal Army Pavilion, Tundikhel today on the occasion of Republic Day, Prime Minister Dahal said that most of the tasks related to conflict management and establishment of peace have been completed to address the sentiments of the Constitution. 

"The government is committed to take the peace process to the logical conclusion and complete the remaining tasks of transitional justice", he added. 

“Nepal’s practice in conflict management and establishment of peace has been established as a new example in the world,” PM Dahal said.

He explained that allowance has been distributed to the people injured and mutilated during the armed conflict and people's movement.

The PM clarified that the three-tier elections held in a free, fearless, and impartial manner have strengthened the federal governance system in the country, adding the three-level governments function for the welfare and prosperity of the citizens.

"The government is committed to advancing the country towards its national aspiration for prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali along with the establishment of political stability, good governance, development, and social justice as it yearns for achieving a socialism-oriented socio-economic transformation as per the need of the nation and the citizens," the Prime Minister said.

He said that the effective implementation of the constitution, strengthening of federalism, economic reform and recovery, promotion of good governance, improvement, and simplification in the public service delivery system, the establishment of civic-friendly governance, and the prevention of corruption are the top priorities of the government. 

According to him, those communities who were pushed into exclusions for ages to age now have their rights and participation in the decision-making levels at the state's various bodies following a revolutionary change in the nation.

Communities that endured centuries of oppression, including those subjected to untouchability, now hold positions in 6,743 wards and other State bodies.

The women community who are referred to as 'half the sky' were largely confined to the domestic roles. But with the historic transformation in the country, they lead the 753 local levels as the mayors or the deputy mayors. 

Stating that women's participation has been ensured not only in the public sector but also in the political and social sectors, the Prime Minister said various constitutional commissions are working to promote the rights of those communities’ facing exclusion and to mainstream their participation in each body of the State. 

"We are commemorating Republic Day as a milestone in Nepal's journey towards prosperity, symbolizing the eradication of social, cultural, and economic disparities that have long plagued Nepali society," the Prime Minister said.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the republic is the result of collective political efforts launched to build a prosperous Nepal where social justice prevails. 

It is the aspiration of change, PM Dahal said while addressing a special function organized at Army Pavilion, Tundikhel on the occasion of the Republic Day this morning.

"We, the political parties aspiring for change, established a republic with common efforts so that a discriminatory social structure was wiped out and federalism and new constitution achieved," PM reminded, adding that it abolished the unitary and feudalistic dynasty rule.

According to him, a stage of political revolution was over with the establishment of a federal democratic republic. He warned that any effort that tries to foil this achievement would not be successful. Dahal underlined the need for national cooperation and collaboration for the agenda of change.

"Historically, backsliding of systems is not seen. Nepal moves ahead now. However, additional achievements are needed to substantiate inclusion, proportional representation and freedoms," he opined.

According to him, the country has been making a significant stride in people's lifestyles. Government is firm on protecting national interest with independent and balanced foreign policy, PM Dahal added.

He further explained that the relations with neighboring countries and international agencies were improved, thereby ensuring Nepal's graduation to the status of developing countries by 2083BS. Campaigning is underway to achieve SDGs by 2087BS.

He also shared that financial and monetary policies were enforced in congruity to recover national economy from slowdown; necessary laws and policies revised to create investment atmosphere; state coffers utilized for people's benefit; farmers' rights addressed gradually; construction of infrastructures intensified; and efforts made for national unity to ensure self-reliant socialism.

Republic is not only a system but a lifestyle. It is getting established at civic level, Dahal stressed.

The special program was attended by the President, Vice President, Chief Justice, Speaker, Chairman of National Assembly, Deputy Prime Ministers, former prime ministers, ministers, and chiefs of diplomatic missions in the country.

The Nepal Army, Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force conducted march-past and cultural pageants on the occasion.

A Nepal Army helicopter displayed a banner reading 'Republic Day, 2081' and cascaded flowers in Tundikhel.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal held separate meetings with the ruling and opposition parties on Monday. 

Prime Minister Dahal held separate meetings with the ruling and opposition parties after the task force formed to form a parliamentary probe committee to investigate cooperative fraud scam failed to forge consensus on the terms of reference (ToR).

The main opposition Nepali Congress Deputy General Secretary Jeevan Pariyar said that he informed the Prime Minister about the party’s stance and demand.

Though the Prime Minister is positive on finalizing the ToR, an agreement has not been reached among the parties about whether to mention the name of Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane, who is accused of embezzling millions of rupees from a cooperative, he said.

“A joint meeting was held between the ruling and opposition parties and separate meetings with the Prime Minister but could not yield any fruit,” Pariyar said, adding, “We put our views. The meeting ended on a positive note but the ruling coalition is not ready to mention the name of Lamichhane.”

There is a mandatory provision in the Constitution that the budget must be unveiled on May 27.

The government is scheduled to unveil the budget at 1 pm tomorrow.

The Congress has warned that it would obstruct tomorrow’s meeting as well if consensus is not forged among the parties.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the government's policies and programs for the coming fiscal year aim to fulfill the national aspiration of building a prosperous Nepal.

He added that good governance, social justice for social and economic transformation towards socialism as specified by the constitution are the major topics contained in the policies and programs. Prime Minister Dahal came up with this view, responding to the amendments put by the lawmakers on the government's policies and programs. 

PM Dahal expressed his gratitude for the constructive suggestions and feedback received from the parliamentarians through the amendment proposal. "Parliamentarian Chitra Bahadur KC has submitted a 16-point amendment proposal on the proposed policies and programs, some of which require amending the language and wordings while some require additional amendments," he said, adding that the proposed amendments on health, education, labor, nationality and foreign policy headings are important.

He said that the government has emphasized on the development of a self-reliant agricultural economy, promotion of entrepreneurship, infrastructure development and job creation to develop the information technology sector as the main driver of production and productivity growth.

The Prime Minister also informed the House that some specific programs have been proposed for access to justice for the socially marginalized and oppressed classes.

Prior to this, lawmaker Prem Suwal proposed amendments to the proposed policies and programs on 48 points.

Prime Minister Dahal said that suggestions such as economic equality, social justice, development, nationalism, foreign policy, education, health, and investment promotion will be taken seriously in the proposed amendment.

"The government will insist on the immediate endorsement by the Parliament of the Bill on Khwopa College and some of the amendments are of the nature of amendment of the Constitution and Laws, therefore, require discussion in the Parliament," he said.  

Prime Minister Dahal assured that the amendments received from the parliamentarians on the proposed policies and programs will cover the additional issues mentioned in the annual budget statement the Government is to present in the Parliament on Jestha 15 (May 28).

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said he is confident of a political development to put an end to the ongoing parliamentary obstructions by Monday.

Though today's political meeting aiming to end the Parliament impasse failed to meet the objective, there will be consensus and an agreement in this regard by tomorrow, according to him.

He said this during his replies to the concerns over the government policies and programs for the fiscal year 2081-82 (2024-25) in a meeting of the House of Representatives today for a consensus. "Though it was not possible today, I hope it will be achieved tomorrow."

It may be noted that the NC continues to obstruct the parliamentary proceedings demanding the formation of a parliamentary committee to investigate the alleged involvement of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs, Rabi Lamichhane, in the misappropriation of the cooperative funds.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting with Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in his bid to end the current House deadlock created by the Congress.

Prime Minister Dahal had reached Budhanilkantha to urge Deuba to end the Parliament impasse, the Prime Minister’s Secretariat informed.

It has been said that they discussed contemporary political issues for around 40 minutes.

Senior leaders of the major political parties are holding a meeting to finalize the terms of reference (ToR) of the parliamentary probe committee.

The NC has long been obstructing the parliamentary proceedings, alleging the involvement of Deputy Prime Minister Lamichhane in the fraud and demanding the formation of a parliamentary committee to ensure a fair investigation into the case whereas the CPN-UML and RSP in particular have made it clear that an individual-centric probe is simply unacceptable.

The government is preparing to endorse the government’s policies and programs in the Parliament meeting today.

Congress lawmakers, however, have been saying that they would allow the House to function until the parliamentary probe committee is formed.

The main opposition is organizing a mass demonstration today to mount pressure on the government.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that police personnel should fulfill their duty towards the state by carrying out their responsibilities in an efficient way.

Addressing the convocation ceremony of Nepal Police, Police Inspector Basic Training 1-182, here today, PM Dahal expressed his confidence that the police force is capable of and successful to face all kinds of challenges that might be encountered in the working area.

"I am confident that you will be successful in making your work performance result-oriented, negotiating the obstacles that might come in course of crime control and investigations through the skills acquired from the training. I have the confidence that you will fulfill the responsibilities of your position adeptly without being deviated in the line of duty," he said.

Prime Minister Dahal on the occasion reminded that Nepal Police is an organization established to maintain law and order in society and protect human rights, effectively controlling crime and conducting investigations guided by the main concept of the rule of law.

According to him, training institutes have an important role in producing a capable and professional police workforce that can face up to the challenges of the 21st century. Stating that newer and newer challenges are being faced along with the rapid development of science and technology, PM Dahal stressed on the need of becoming accountable to the citizens, sensitive to human rights, fair and impartial, professional and committed to the principle of the rule of law.

He emphasized that the Training Centre should be sensitive to producing skilled and capable human resources who can efficiently fulfill the responsibilities given by the state as far as possible for taking the relations between citizens and the police to a new height.

Reiterating that the police organization's effectiveness is directly affected by the capability and efficiency of the police force that have to be mobilized in large numbers for maintaining law and order, the Prime Minister said capable and adept human resources and timely and professional training are inevitable for the police organization.

He shared on the occasion that the course content of the training has to be revised in order to make it more standard and practical, adding new structures are being constructed at Panauti of Kavre for adopting modern training methods and standards.

The PM made it clear that the Government of Nepal is committed to facilitating the construction of these structures and having them constructed through diplomatic initiatives, placing national security and interest at center.

President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal held a meeting at the President’s Office in Sheetal Niwas on Friday.

According to the President's Secretariat, President Paudel expressed his concerns over the disruptions in the parliamentary meetings.

On the occasion, PM Dahal said that he was working to end the ongoing House deadlock.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said Gautam Buddha's sacrifice, thoughts and practice should be followed for overall welfare and peace of human beings.

In a message today on the occasion of 2568th birth anniversary of leader of the World Peace, Gautam Buddha, Prime Minister Dahal has said that Buddha's views have become famous and immortal across the world as Buddhism and the philosophy has shown the path of non-violence, harmony and human welfare.

Saying the teachings and path shown by Gautam Buddha are still relevant, he expressed the belief that national unity, tolerance and mutual harmony could gain heights if the country moved ahead following Buddha's teachings and path.

The Prime Minister explained that he expected the positive role of the general people to fulfill the national aspiration of good governance, social justice and prosperity. "In the present context, moving ahead with mutual harmony, collaboration and unity in favor of human beings by following Buddha's teachings would be a true respect towards Buddha", reads the message. 

Prime Minister Dahal has also wished that Buddha Jayanti would encourage all to move ahead following Buddha philosophy of non-violence, and fraternity. 

He has extended best wishes for happiness, peace and prosperity to all Nepalis and Buddhists at home and abroad on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that 'a unified mountain voice' is urgently needed to address the growing concern about the effects of climate change.

"I firmly believe that a unified mountain voice is urgently needed to address the growing concern about the effects of climate change on mountain communities and the ecosystem services they provide," he said while addressing the Global Dialogue on Mountains, People and Climate here today.

The Prime Minister also pointed out the need of economic and technical cooperation to countries most affected by climate change impact.

Stating that climate change impact in mountains is unprecedented, he said, it is evident that occupying the front lines of the global climate crisis, mountainous countries are disproportionately burdened by the adverse effects of warming and called for collective resolve to address this pressing issue.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal inaugurated the 'Mountains, Human and Climate Change: International Dialogue of Experts' in Kathmandu today by pouring water to a plant.

The dialogue is organized to draw the attention of the international community to the impact of climate change on the mountains. Also, it is to strengthen action based on mountain ecosystems.

Experts from 25 countries, mountainous and small island countries, international community, development partners, international NGOs, private sector and civil society representatives are participating in the dialogue.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Bhutan's Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Lyonpo Younten Phuntsho, Bangladesh's Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Saber Hussain Chaudhary, President of the UN Assistant Agency for Scientific and Technical Advice on Climate Change (SABTA) Harry Bhireu, Chief Secretary Baikuntha Aryal, chiefs and officials of diplomatic missions here as well as high-ranking officials of Nepal government are present.

The speeches of distinguished speakers are continuing in the dialogue.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on Monday secured a vote of confidence at the House of Representatives yet again—his fourth trust vote since assuming office on 26 Dec 2022—even as the main opposition party, the Nepali Congress, continued with its strident protest demanding a parliamentary investigation into Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane’s alleged involvement in a cooperative fraud. 

The development comes days after a vertical split in the Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSPN), the resignation of JSPN Chair Upendra Yadav as Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Upendra Yadav and Minister of State for Health Deepak Karki, and emergence of the breakaway faction, JSP, as a partner in the Dahal-led coalition government.          

At the day’s second meeting of the lower chamber of the Federal Parliament, Prime Minister Dahal sought a trust vote after getting a go-ahead from Speaker Devraj Ghimire, amidst a loud protest from Congress lawmakers, who shouted slogans against the procedures to present PM Dahal’s proposal to obtain the trust vote and picketed the well. Expressing solidarity with the Congress, lawmakers from other opposition parties stood from their seats during the proceedings.

Despite the opposition bench’s show of strength, the Dahal-led coalition government passed yet another crucial floor test as Speaker Ghimire announced that 157 out of 158 lawmakers in the 275-member HoR, who took part in the vote of confidence procedures, voted for the government while one chose to remain neutral.

The major opposition has been obstructing parliamentary proceedings, demanding the establishment of a parliamentary committee to impartially investigate the alleged involvement of Deputy Prime Minister Lamichhane in the misappropriation of cooperative funds.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Dahal, responding to questions related to the trust vote later in the day, accused the main opposition party of demonstrating unparliamentary behavior by not creating a conducive environment for a Prime Minister to seek a vote of confidence in line with the Constitution. 

“You supported me as the prime minister in the past, but today you tried to obstruct the House and prevent me from seeking a vote of confidence. This incident will go down as a blot in parliamentary history,” PM Dahal said, referring to the Congress. 

He thanked the CPN-UML and other parties and parliamentarians, who voted for his government. 

UML Vice-chair Bishnu Prasad Poudel, who  seconded PM Dahal’s proposal seeking a trust vote for his government in accordance with Article 100 (2) of the Constitution of Nepal, requested the Congress to uphold democratic norms and values by ending the deadlock in the parliament. 

“I request all the parties to support the government to speed up national development by contributing to political stability. I call upon the Nepali Congress in particular to reconsider its role and follow democratic practices in the parliament,” Poudel said. 

Dahal’s tryst with trust vote

1. 10 Jan 2023: PM Dahal won 268 votes in the floor test, while 2 votes went against him

2. 20 March 2023: After the CPN-UML withdrew support to his government, Dahal underwent yet another floor test, securing 172 in favor of and 89 votes against his government

3. 4 March 2024: After the Congress withdrew support, PM Dahal again joined hands with the CPN-UML and other parties on March 4, securing 157 votes in favor of his government

4. 20 May 2024: After a vertical split in Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal and the formation of JSP under Ashok Rai, PM Dahal underwent the floor test yet again, securing 157 votes in favor of his government