National Development Action Committee (NDAC), Composition, Functions, Duties and Powers

National Development Action Committee

The National Development Action Committee is a high-level mechanism chaired by the Prime Minister to review the implementation of national development policies and plans, resolve implementation-related problems, and address policy issues affecting development. Its composition is as follows.

1. Composition of the Committee

The Committee meets at least once every four months. As required, concerned officials or experts from the Federation, Provinces, and Local Levels may be invited to participate in its meetings.

2. Functions, Duties and Powers

The major functions, duties, and powers of the Committee are as follows:

• To review the progress of development plans implemented under the ministries of the Government of Nepal.
• To discuss problems and issues referred by the Ministry-level Development Action Committees (MDAC) and directions for their resolution.
• To conduct, or cause to be conducted, studies, research, and evaluations of problems encountered during plan implementation.
• To resolve inter-ministerial and policy-level problems arising during the implementation of development plans.
• To investigate plans implemented by public bodies that have failed to achieve their prescribed targets, as well as the performance of the heads responsible for those plans.
• To issue necessary directions to Provincial and Local Governments on implementation of plans financed through fiscal transfers from the Government of Nepal.
• To perform other functions assigned to it by the Government of Nepal.

Conclusion

The National Development Problem Resolution Committee serves as an important institutional mechanism for reviewing development progress, resolving implementation challenges, and ensuring policy coordination. Its composition provides a common forum for representatives of the three levels of government to discuss national development priorities and address shared concerns. Effective coordination among the Federation, Provinces, and Local Levels, combined with timely problem-solving and improvements in implementation, can enhance the effectiveness of development plans and accelerate national development.