Kathmandu, July 6 -- The government has begun preparations to draft and introduce 151 bills in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27 as part of an ambitious legislative agenda.

With the aim of tabling the bills in the winter session of the federal parliament, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has directed all 18 ministries to submit the names of proposed laws and, if available, preliminary drafts.

Upon assuming office, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sobita Gautam pledged to speed up the legislative process. In line with that commitment, she held discussions with all ministries and prioritised the drafting of 45 bills in the first phase. As line ministries continue preparing draft laws, the ministry h...