Nepal, 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.

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, 202...