KATHMANDU, Feb 7: The government aims to increase the size of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) by around Rs 2.9 trillion in the next five years. As the 15th Plan is nearing completion, the National Planning Commission (NPC), which has prepared the draft of the 16th Plan, has set a target of raising the country's GDP to around Rs 8.5 trillion by the fiscal year 2028/29.

KATHMANDU, Dec 16: The draft of the 16th five-year plan (2081/82-2085/86) encapsulating the main goal of economic development with good governance, social justice and prosperity has come to a final stage.

KATHMANDU, Sept 16: Vice-Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Dr Min Bahadur Shrestha, has said the 16th five-year plan is being prepared in a way it would bring back the Nepalis who are currently in overseas employment.

KATHMANDU, July 7: The National Planning Commission (NPC) has held discussions with the provincial planning commissions and representative institutions of local governments for the implementation of the 16th five-year plan.