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Nepal’s Council of Ministers took several important decisions in October 2026 (Ashwin 2083): relief for flood-hit districts, a new minimum support price for wheat, compensation for human rights victims, two new bills and a BIMSTEC agreement sent to Parliament. Here are the verified key points for Lok Sewa.
Cabinet meeting of 7 October 2026 (2083/06/21)
The meeting was held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singha Durbar. Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel announced the decisions.
- Compensation for 153 victims as recommended by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
- Recommended three ordinances to the President: to amend some Nepal Acts related to land, forests and disasters.
- Consent for Portugal to open a Consulate General in Kathmandu.
- Promotions to Gazetted Special Class: Joint Secretaries Nabin Raj Singh (Nepal Engineering Service) and Chakra Bahadur Budha (Nepal Administration Service) became Secretaries; Deputy Auditor General Chandra Kanta Bhandari was promoted to Special Class.
Cabinet meeting of 16 October 2026 (2083/06/30): 13 decisions
| Area | Decision |
|---|---|
| Disaster relief | Declared disaster crisis-affected zones for three months: Chumnubri, Dharche and Arughat (Gorkha); Wards 1 and 2 of Tripurasundari (Dhading); Galkot and Dhorpatan (Baglung). |
| Housing support | Rs 15,000 per month for a family of up to four, plus Rs 2,000 for each extra member, for up to six months. |
| Agriculture | Minimum support price of wheat: Rs 4,107 per quintal for FY 2026/27 (2083/84). |
| New bills | Drafting principles approved for the Budhi Gandaki Development Authority Bill and the National Employment Bill. |
| Amendment bills | Amendments to the Animal Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Act, 1998 and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2017. |
| Regional cooperation | BIMSTEC Agreement on Cooperation in Maritime Transport sent to the Federal Parliament for ratification. |
| Foreign grants | Accepted JPY 298 million emergency assistance from Japan and EUR 20 million from Germany. |
| Criminal law | Sections 17(e), 25 and 26 of the Criminal Offence (Sentencing and Execution) Act, 2017 to come into force from 1 November 2026. |
| Rules and orders | Nepal Special Service (21st Amendment) Rules 2026; Feed Substances (Second Amendment) Rules 2026; Kalimati Fruits and Vegetable Market Development Committee (Fourth Amendment) Order 2026. |
| Audit | Annual management audit report of FY 2024/25 sent to the Land Management and Federal Affairs ministries. |
Key facts to remember
- Wheat MSP for 2083/84: Rs 4,107 per quintal (1 quintal = 100 kg).
- BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation): founded in 1997 by the Bangkok Declaration; 7 members (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand); secretariat in Dhaka.
- The NHRC is a constitutional body under Part 25 (Articles 248 and 249) of the Constitution of Nepal.
- The disaster ordinance recommended on 7 October was issued by the President on 9 October 2026: see our disaster ordinance post.
Practice MCQs
- What minimum support price of wheat did the cabinet fix for FY 2026/27?
a) Rs 3,700 b) Rs 4,107 c) Rs 4,500 d) Rs 5,055
Answer: b) Rs 4,107 per quintal - On 7 October 2026 the cabinet approved compensation for how many victims recommended by the NHRC?
a) 53 b) 103 c) 153 d) 253
Answer: c) 153 - Which country got consent to open a Consulate General in Kathmandu?
a) Spain b) Portugal c) Italy d) Greece
Answer: b) Portugal - The BIMSTEC agreement sent to Parliament for ratification in October 2026 is about:
a) Power grid b) Maritime transport c) Free trade d) Tourism
Answer: b) Maritime transport - How much grant did the cabinet accept from Germany?
a) EUR 10 million b) EUR 15 million c) EUR 20 million d) EUR 25 million
Answer: c) EUR 20 million
Related Notes
- Cabinet decisions September 2026
- Forest and land ordinances 2026 (Article 114)
- Monsoon disasters 2026 in Nepal
- Nepal’s foreign policy, UN, SAARC and BIMSTEC
- All Current Affairs posts
Sources: Nepal News: Cabinet makes 13 decisions (16 Oct 2026); Nepal News: Evening Briefing, 7 Oct 2026; The Kathmandu Post editorial, 14 Oct 2026. Always check official notices for final details.
Why this matters for Lok Sewa
- Cabinet decisions are a steady source of current affairs MCQs: support prices, compensation and bills sent to Parliament.
- The NHRC recommendation shows how constitutional bodies and the government work together.
Quick practice questions
- On whose recommendation was compensation given to 153 victims? Answer: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
- Which country got consent to open a Consulate General in Kathmandu? Answer: Portugal.