KATHMANDU, March 27: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah has decided to abolish party-affiliated trade unions of all government employees including civil servants and teachers.
The decision is part of the government’s 100-point governance reform agenda, which prioritises administrative reform, restructuring and fiscal discipline. It seeks to free public administration from political interference and make it impartial, neutral and accountable to citizens.
“To this end, civil servants, teachers, professors and all public servants will be required to perform their duties free from any direct or indirect affiliation with political parties, groups or vested interests. Violations will invite strict departmental action in accordance with prevailing laws,” the decision states.
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It further notes that scrapping party-affiliated trade unions within public administration aims to end undue interference and informal pressure, thereby improving decision-making and service delivery.
The action plan also includes drafting a Federal Civil Service Bill within 45 days to provide the necessary legal framework.
In a bid to curb corruption, delays and unfriendly behaviour towards service seekers, the government has pledged to strictly enforce the civil service code of conduct. It also aims to foster a professional work environment where employees remain impartial and committed to the effective implementation of government decisions.
Additionally, national standards for organisational and management surveys at the federal, provincial and local levels will be prepared and approved within 15 days. From the next fiscal year, the registration of teachers’ service records and management of post-retirement benefits will be handled by provincial ministries responsible for education.
To link performance with outcomes, objective performance indicators for each position will be developed by the concerned public bodies or offices within 45 days.
