KATHMANDU: The government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has made public the major achievements of its 100-day tenure today.

Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel made these achievements public today during a press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.

The first point presented by Minister Pokharel includes the reduction in the number of federal ministries.

Spokesperson Pokharel stated that, in line with the election manifesto of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the number of ministries has been reduced and maintained at 18.

He added that with the reduction in the number of ministries, an estimated annual savings of approximately Rs 20 billion will be secured for the state treasury.

Similarly, he noted that cutting expenses by dissolving and merging other structures will enhance operational efficiency.

He further mentioned that reformative actions, such as dissolving political party-affiliated trade unions and student organizations, have sent a positive message.