National Planning Commission to Prepare 'Vision 2050' for Long-Term Development

Kathmandu. The National Planning Commission is preparing to start work on the concept of 'Vision 2050' to prepare a long-term development roadmap for the next 25 years. Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Gunakar Bhatta, informed that the upcoming fiscal year's work plan of the commission includes the national vision for the next 25 years.

Speaking at a meeting of the Finance Committee under the House of Representatives on Monday, he said that the 'Vision 2050' concept will provide long-term guidance for the formulation of upcoming periodic plans. Vice Chairman Bhatta mentioned that the new long-term vision 'Vision 2050' will be prepared in consultation with all stakeholders. The commission is also preparing to further strengthen coordination with the National Statistics Office to effectively manage statistical sources for evidence-based policy making.