The National Planning Commission (NPC) of Nepal is an advisory body responsible for developing the nation's development plans and policies. It was established in 1956 and has undergone several reorganizations. Currently, the NPC is headed by a Vice-Chairman and has six members overseeing seven divisions. The NPC determines funding, evaluates resource needs, and allocates funds. It also monitors and evaluates economic development, acts as an advisor to the government, and facilitates policy implementation.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) of Nepal is an advisory body responsible for developing the nation's development plans and policies. It was established in 1956 and has undergone several reorganizations. Currently, the NPC is headed by a Vice-Chairman and has six members overseeing seven divisions. The NPC determines funding, evaluates resource needs, and allocates funds. It also monitors and evaluates economic development, acts as an advisor to the government, and facilitates policy implementation.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) of Nepal is an advisory body responsible for developing the nation's development plans and policies. It was established in 1956 and has undergone several reorganizations. Currently, the NPC is headed by a Vice-Chairman and has six members overseeing seven divisions. The NPC determines funding, evaluates resource needs, and allocates funds. It also monitors and evaluates economic development, acts as an advisor to the government, and facilitates policy implementation.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) of Nepal is an advisory body responsible for developing the nation's development plans and policies. It was established in 1956 and has undergone several reorganizations. Currently, the NPC is headed by a Vice-Chairman and has six members overseeing seven divisions. The NPC determines funding, evaluates resource needs, and allocates funds. It also monitors and evaluates economic development, acts as an advisor to the government, and facilitates policy implementation.
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NEPALI MILITARY ACADEMY
KHARIPATI,BHAKTAPUR STRUCTURE AND IMPOTANCE OF PLANNING COMMISION OF NEPAL
INTRODUCTION
The National Development Council of the Nepalese government issues
directions to the National Planning Commission (NPC), an advisory body responsible for developing the nation's development plans and policies.It serves as the highest advisory body to the Nepalese government, assisting in the creation of periodic plans, development programs, and a national vision. The Right Honorable Prime Minister is in charge of it. The NPC determines funding sources, evaluates resource needs, and allots funds for socioeconomic development. It acts as the main organization in charge of keeping an eye on and assessing development plans, policies, and initiatives. Additionally, the NPC acts as a hub for the intellectual interchange of fresh concepts and ideas for development from academics, businesspeople, civic society, and development partners.
HISTORY
In Nepal, the Planning Commission was initially established in 1956. It
was renamed shortly after in compliance with the 1957 Yojana Mandal Act. Under the then-king, the National Planning Council was established in 1961 when the partyless Panchayat system was implemented. The council was disbanded in 1963, and the Chairman of the Council of Ministers oversaw the creation of a new planning organization with the same name. The Ministry of Economic Affairs was renamed the Ministry of Economic Planning, and all of the ministers were elevated to ex-officio positions on the council.
All of the Ministry of Economic Planning's previous responsibilities for
the development budget and international aid were transferred to the Ministry of Finance in 1968. The Prime Minister chaired the National Planning Commission (NPC), which was formerly known as the National Planning Council. The NPC was reorganized as a consequence of a 1972 study on the duties and responsibilities of the central planning body.
The NPC was once again reorganized by the newly elected government in 1990 following the historic restoration of multiparty democracy. This time, the Prime Minister served as chair, along with a full-time vice- chairman, five Members, and a Member-Secretary. The Executive Order that the Cabinet issued in 2010 serves as a foundation for the NPC's present structure and operations.
STRUCTURE
At present, the NPC has one full-time Vice-Chairman, six members, and one Member-Secretary who also heads a fully staffed secretariat. The Chief-Secretary and the Finance Secretary are ex-officio members of the Commission. The national statistical council is chaired by vice-Chairman of National Planning Commission.
The Commission consists of seven functional divisions each headed by a
Joint-Secretary: i) Economic Management; ii) Infrastructure and Production; iii) Monitoring and Evaluation; iv) Research and Inter- Governmental Coordination v) Sustainable Development and International Relation, vi) Social Development and vii) Administration. Each division is further divided into Sections headed by an Under- Secretary.
IMPORTANCE
In addition to working as a national planning and programming body, the
NPC has emerged as a leader and principle advisor in the economic development and economic affairs of the country. Almost all economic development and economic policies and programmes come into force either at the initiative of the Commission or on its advice or recommendations. NPC has emerged as a key coordinator in the management of economic development and general economic affairs of the country. NPC is also performing the role of an active and positive facilitator in the implementation of economic developmental policies and programmes. It has often assisted government organizations in solving challenges/problems faced in economic policy and programme implementation. The NPC has played the role of a pioneer in policy reforms. It has successfully pioneered the formulation and implementation of economic liberalization and other reform programmes. The Commission is working as the central level institution for monitoring and evaluation of economic development of the country.The Commission is a platform for exchange, dissemination, discussion and consultation in respect to economic affairs and development of the country. The meetings held in the offices of Vice-chairman and members of the Commission are important inputs for the development of the country. The Commission also serves as an institution involved in analysis and finding solution to the problems of private sector in the country. The Policy Dialogue Committee under NPC is an effective forum for co- ordination of policy implementation and to address the various problems faced by the private sector
