Kathmandu, May 11 -- President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday presented the government's policies and programmes for the fiscal year 2026-27, outlining plans to modernise the economy through digitalisation, technology-driven employment, investment reforms and governance restructuring.

Addressing a joint meeting of the federal parliament, Paudel said the government would introduce a legal framework for remote work, allowing Nepalis to work from Nepal for foreign employers.

The government also announced plans to formulate a new national employment policy integrating skills, education, labour market information, social security and employment services. A national apprenticeship programme based on a "learning while earning" model will also be ...