Nepal Cuts Ministries to 18, Forms Science Ministry; Mahabir Pun Calls It Fulfilment of Demand

Nepal has reduced its federal ministries from 22 to 18, establishing a new Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Mahabir Pun welcomed the move as the fulfillment of a long-standing demand, believing it will address issues like the trade deficit and youth outmigration. The government aims for improved efficiency and austerity through this administrative reform.