Newly Appointed Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle Takes Charge, Vows Swift Reforms and Zero Tolerance for Corruption

Kathmandu. Upon assuming office, the newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr. Swarnim Wagle, sought to send a message that the government is friendly to the private sector. Immediately after taking charge, he made three key decisions: preparing an 'Economic Status Report' instantly and developing 100-day, mid-term, and annual action plans for implementing election pledges.He indicated that implementing the report from the High-Level Commission for Economic Reform Suggestions-2081 would be a priority. Singling out the recommendation to abolish the Department of Revenue Investigation, he announced the initiation of the process to repeal 15 such acts, including this one.His first decision involves prioritizing...