The government has approved its annual policy and programme ahead of a key parliamentary address scheduled for Monday afternoon, marking an important step in the country’s legislative calendar.
President Ram Chandra Paudel is set to present the government’s policy and programme during a joint session of the federal parliament at 4 pm. The document received formal approval during a Cabinet meeting held earlier in the day.
The development comes as the administration prepares to outline its priorities and direction for the upcoming fiscal year through the constitutionally mandated address to both houses of parliament.
Cabinet Endorses Government Policy and Programme
The Council of Ministers approved the government’s policy and programme during a meeting convened on Monday morning. The decision cleared the way for the official presentation before the federal parliament later in the day.
Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel confirmed the Cabinet’s decision while briefing the media after the meeting.
According to the spokesperson, the Cabinet endorsed the presidential address to be delivered in accordance with constitutional provisions related to the annual policy and programme presentation.
President to Address Joint Session of Parliament
President Ram Chandra Paudel is scheduled to address a joint sitting of both houses of the federal parliament at 4 pm on Monday.
The speech will formally present the government’s policy and programme for the upcoming year. The address is considered one of the most significant parliamentary events before preparations for the national budget move forward.
The joint session will bring together members of both chambers of parliament for the official presentation.
Constitutional Provision Cited in Decision
While announcing the Cabinet’s decision, spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel stated that the approval was made under Article 95 of the Constitution of Nepal.
The constitutional provision outlines the process through which the president presents the government’s annual policy and programme before the federal parliament.
Officials said the Cabinet formally approved the address that the president will deliver during the parliamentary session.
Policy Document Seen as Key Government Roadmap
The government’s policy and programme serves as an official outline of the administration’s priorities, plans and broader policy direction.
The document generally sets the tone for upcoming legislative and administrative activities and becomes an important reference point ahead of the annual budget presentation.
Monday’s approval by the Cabinet signals that the government has finalized the framework it intends to present before lawmakers.
Federal Parliament Session Scheduled for Afternoon
Preparations have been completed for the joint meeting of the federal parliament scheduled for Monday afternoon.
The parliamentary session is expected to focus on the president’s address, which will introduce the government’s planned agenda and priorities.
Leaders, ministers and lawmakers from both houses are expected to attend the session as the government formally presents its policy direction for the coming year.
Spokesperson Announces Official Decision
Following the Cabinet meeting, government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel publicly announced the decision regarding the policy and programme approval.
He stated that the Cabinet had endorsed the presidential address that will be delivered before the joint session of parliament later in the day.
- The Cabinet meeting was held on Monday morning.
- The government’s policy and programme received formal approval.
- The president will address the joint parliamentary session at 4 pm.
- The decision was made under constitutional provisions.
Focus Turns to Parliamentary Presentation
With Cabinet approval now complete, attention has shifted to the parliamentary presentation scheduled for the afternoon.
The president’s address is expected to formally introduce the government’s priorities and planned direction before lawmakers in the federal parliament.
The event marks an important stage in the government’s annual legislative process as preparations continue for upcoming parliamentary discussions and policy implementation.
