Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has launched a ‘suggestion collection portal’ to ensure direct participation of the general public in the policy, programme and budget formulation process for the coming fiscal year. This digital platform has been launched with the objective of making the governance more transparent and people-oriented by incorporating the real needs and fundamental expectations of the people.

Through this portal, all Nepali citizens, subject experts and policy makers residing at home and abroad can directly submit their important suggestions regarding budget formulation and development priorities to the government.

According to press and research expert Deepa Dahal, the move is in line with the Prime Minister’s main plan to respect the people’s sentiments and expertise and not limit the policy-making process to the administrative circle.

On the occasion, Dahal said that the portal would establish a new practice of good governance by bridging the distance between the citizens and the state. The system also includes a special feature to track suggestions so that people can get information about the latest status of their suggestions and the steps taken by the government.

The government has appealed to all Nepalis to actively participate in this important digital initiative and contribute constructively to the mega campaign of building ‘Prosperous Nepal’. Citizens can use this portal to send their feedback directly to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat through the official website of the Office of the Council of Ministers.