KATHMANDU, April 15: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Nepal has implemented a new code of conduct aimed at improving service delivery.
As per the new provision implemented across the ministry and all its subordinate bodies, any task assigned to an employee must now be completed on the same day it reaches their desk or system. If that is not possible, it must be completed by the following day at the latest.
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According to Joint Secretary Subash Chandra Shivakoti, the measure is expected to make employees more accountable and ensure that assigned responsibilities are completed promptly and with quality.
Under the new policy, if a task cannot be completed within the stipulated time, the concerned employee must immediately inform their supervisor with valid reasons.
To ensure effective implementation, office heads have been assigned the responsibility of getting employees to sign a commitment letter and ensuring compliance.
The ministry has also instructed its subordinate bodies to adopt cost-effective practices in the use of resources.