KATHMANDU, May 20: The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) conducted a surprise visit at four ministries on the premises of Singha Durbar on Sunday and found 16 employees absent while 78 coming late in their offices.
The NVC conducted the monitoring of the employees at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; Ministry of Home Affairs; Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies; and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The employees were monitored whether they adhered to the dress code and followed office time.
NVC conducts surprise inspection of Singha Durbar employees
Information officer at NVC, Hari Prasad Sharma, informed that seven employees were absent at the Education Ministry while nine at Home Ministry.
A total of 74 employees turned up late in their offices. Among them, seven were from the Education Ministry, 34 from the Home Ministry, two from the Ministry of Industry and 10 from the Foreign Ministry.
The NVC further informed that a sizable number of government employees were violating dress code.
The monitoring team also found no help desk at the Education Ministry. Disabled-friendly workplace, waiting places, and hygienic canteen were also the issues to which the team showed concern.
(RSS)