| Objectives |
| The
major objectives of the Ministry are to: |
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Assist
in strengthening of governance system for the strengthening
local bodies as capable, effective and responsible institution. |
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Enhance
the efficiency and capacity of the local bodies. |
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Make
institutional arrangements for uplifting the socio-economic
status of deprived and disadvantaged groups. |
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Facilitate
development process in remote area. |
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Facilitate
poverty alleviation programs through social mobilization. |
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| Roles
& Responsibilities |
| Roles
and responsibilities assigned to MLD |
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Formulation,
implementation and monitoring of policy and programs on Remote
Area Development, Integrated rural development and Local Governance
and Development |
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Policy
formulation, program implementation and monitoring of programs
relating to decentralization |
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Demarcation
and mapping of VDCs, municipalities and districts |
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Research
and development and coordination of local development programs |
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Local
human resource development and mobilization of peoples participation |
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Focal
ministry for international relations on local governance and
development |
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Vital
registration |
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Local
infrastructure and agricultural roads including rural drinking
water and sanitation |
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Appropriate
technology development at local level |
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Works
related to deprived, disadvantaged and ethnic groups |
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Social
security progress |
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Solid
waste management |
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Liaison
and coordination among local bodies |