KATHMANDU, March 25: The government has made public an action plan to implement the 16th Periodic Plan (2081/82–2085/86), aligning policies, strategies and programmes with defined timelines and expected results.
The action plan, endorsed by a Cabinet meeting a month ago, aims to materialise the country’s development goals. The National Planning Commission unveiled the document on Tuesday.
Economic, social and physical infrastructure, along with good governance, prosperity and justice, have been identified as key sectors forming the foundation for achieving the plan’s targets. Each sector includes specific targets, indicators and current status, along with classified and detailed programmes and activities.
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A key feature of the action plan is the clear linkage of each activity with assigned responsibilities, timelines and expected outcomes. Implementing agencies, their subordinate bodies, sources of resources and deadlines have been clearly specified. The plan also seeks to institutionalise implementation. Potential risks and challenges have been identified, along with mitigation measures to strengthen coordination.
The document also includes provisions to assess physical damage caused during the Gen Z uprising of September 8–9, 2025, and outlines a framework for reconstruction.
A roadmap has been prepared for allocating responsibilities and mobilising resources across federal, provincial and local levels. The plan aims to strengthen federalism by addressing issues such as resource misuse and overlapping jurisdictions. It also emphasises the effective use of digital technology, social accountability and citizen participation.
The action plan further focuses on effective implementation of the 16th periodic plan by strengthening the capacity of responsible agencies and institutions, streamlining scattered issues and clarifying ministerial roles.
Other priorities include aligning the annual budget with the medium-term expenditure framework, ensuring efficient resource mobilisation, and strengthening monitoring, evaluation and results-based reporting.
The 16th periodic plan has identified 13 transformative sectors, prioritising productivity enhancement, job creation, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, infrastructure development and good governance.
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