Lumbini Province Cabinet Approves Key Administrative Decisions

Lumbini Province has approved a series of administrative and policy-related decisions, including the reassignment of provincial secretaries and the endorsement of new operational procedures during a cabinet meeting held in Deukhuri on Thursday.

The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Chetanarayan Acharya at the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers in Rapti Valley, focused on administrative management, institutional coordination, and infrastructure-related arrangements within the provincial government.

Provincial Secretaries Assigned New Responsibilities

The Lumbini Province cabinet decided to assign Ram Parajuli as the secretary at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development. Januka Pandit has been given responsibility as secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives.

Health Minister Khem Bahadur Saru shared details of the decisions following the cabinet meeting. The changes are expected to support administrative functioning across key provincial ministries involved in infrastructure and agricultural governance.

The provincial government has recently been working on strengthening coordination among ministries as it moves ahead with policy implementation and public service management.

New Leadership at Transport Infrastructure Directorate

The cabinet also appointed Anil Marasini as the director of the Transport Infrastructure Directorate.

The appointment is considered important for the province’s transport-related administrative work, particularly in areas connected to infrastructure planning and management. The Transport Infrastructure Directorate plays a role in overseeing projects and operational responsibilities linked to transportation facilities within the province.

Officials said the latest reshuffle and appointments were aimed at improving administrative efficiency and ensuring smoother implementation of provincial responsibilities.

Recommendation Submitted on Rural Municipality Centre

Another key decision taken during the meeting involved Isma Rural Municipality in Gulmi district.

The provincial cabinet agreed to recommend to the federal government that the administrative centre of the rural municipality be officially maintained at Chapatari in Ward No. 5.

The recommendation is expected to move forward through the required federal process before any final approval is granted. The issue of local administrative centres is often linked to service accessibility and local governance management.

Cabinet Approves Study Leave Procedure

The meeting also approved the “Procedure for Prior Study Approval and Study Leave Approval, 2083.”

The newly endorsed procedure was presented by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers. The framework is intended to regulate the approval process related to study permissions and study leave within the provincial administration.

Officials believe the approval of the procedure will help establish a clearer system for handling applications and administrative decisions connected to further education and official leave arrangements.

Budget Released for Government Building Facilities

The cabinet further decided to release budget allocations for furniture and fixture management in newly constructed buildings located within the provincial administrative complex.

According to the decision, the funding will support preparations required for public service delivery from the newly built structures.

• Budget will be used for furniture and fixture arrangements
• The facilities are located inside the provincial administrative complex
• The goal is to support service delivery from newly constructed buildings

Provincial authorities have been expanding administrative infrastructure in recent years as part of efforts to improve institutional operations and public access to government services.

Focus on Administrative Coordination and Service Delivery

Thursday’s cabinet meeting largely focused on internal governance matters, administrative management, and operational readiness across provincial institutions.

The decisions on secretary assignments, infrastructure management, and procedural approval reflect the provincial government’s ongoing efforts to organize public administration more effectively.

The release of funds for newly constructed administrative buildings also indicates preparations for expanded government operations in the provincial complex.

Officials said the cabinet decisions were intended to support smoother functioning of ministries and departments while improving the overall delivery of public services in Lumbini Province.

Series of Decisions Taken During Thursday’s Meeting

The cabinet meeting concluded with several administrative approvals covering multiple sectors of provincial governance.

• Ram Parajuli assigned to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development
• Januka Pandit assigned to the Ministry of Agriculture, Land Management and Cooperatives
• Anil Marasini appointed director of the Transport Infrastructure Directorate
• Recommendation made to maintain Isma Rural Municipality centre at Chapatari in Ward No. 5
• Study approval and study leave procedure endorsed
• Budget released for furniture and fixtures in newly constructed provincial buildings

The latest cabinet decisions are expected to guide administrative operations and institutional management across Lumbini Province in the coming period.