Seven surveys have planned by Government of Nepal in FY 20176/77


SEVEN SURVEYS HAVE PLANNED BY GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL IN FY 2076/77


The Government of Nepal planned to conduct seven surveys during the fiscal year BS 2076/77. The main objective of these surveys was to strengthen and prioritize the country’s economic and social statistics programs. To support this initiative, the government allocated a budget of NPR 1.10 billion. In addition, the National Planning Commission instructed all concerned ministries, departments, and sections to provide the necessary support and cooperation for the successful implementation and completion of the planned surveys.

List of Planned Survey by Government of Nepal in FY-20176/77 

 1. Nepal Living Standard Survey (forth)


The Nepal Living Standards Survey (NLSS) was designed as a multi-topic survey to collect comprehensive data on various aspects of household welfare, including consumption, income, housing, labour markets, education, and health. Together with data collected in future survey rounds, the findings are intended to help the Government of Nepal monitor progress in improving national living standards and evaluate the impact of government policies and programs on the population’s living conditions.

The survey was conducted under the responsibility of the Household Survey Division of the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).¹ According to the reference document (March 31, 1997; revised December 18, 1998), the Government of Nepal planned to conduct the fourth round of the survey during the fiscal year 2076/77.

2. Nepal Domestic Tourism Survey

For the first time in its history, the Government of Nepal is conducting a survey on domestic tourism. The survey aims to identify trends in the travel culture of Nepali people and analyze their spending patterns during trips. According to National Planning Commission (NPC) member Ram Kumar Phuyal, the survey will be conducted by the NPC in coordination with other concerned agencies. He also stated that the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) may be assigned to carry out the survey.


3. Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (third)

The Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was conducted in 2014 by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) as part of the global MICS programme. Technical and financial support for the survey was provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

The global MICS programme was developed by UNICEF in the 1990s as an international household survey initiative aimed at helping countries collect internationally comparable data on a wide range of indicators related to the well-being of children and women. MICS surveys generate key statistical indicators that support evidence-based policymaking and programme development, while also enabling countries to monitor progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other internationally agreed commitments.

(Ref: Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2014)

4. Waste Management Baseline Survey 2076

Nepal has not yet conducted a nationwide waste management survey. Therefore, it would be a significant step forward for both the country and the development sector to assess the current status of waste generation and waste management practices. Although several national and international organizations have previously carried out studies and surveys on a sample basis for specific projects and programmes, the Government of Nepal has now taken the initiative to conduct a waste management survey this year.

Previously, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) conducted a Solid Waste Management Survey in 58 municipalities during the fiscal year 2012. The findings highlighted the urgent need for municipalities to improve waste management practices through reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. The study also emphasized the importance of adopting more integrated solid waste management systems. At that time, ADB was financing solid waste management projects aligned with these recommendations and expected significant improvements in the sector.

5. Gross Happiness Survey 2076

The rankings of national happiness are based on the Cantril Ladder Survey. In this survey, nationally representative samples of respondents are asked to imagine a ladder where 10 represents the best possible life for them and 0 represents the worst possible life. Participants are then asked to evaluate their current lives using this 0–10 scale. The results are further analyzed in relation to various life factors.

The reports also include contributions from experts in economics, psychology, survey analysis, and national statistics, who explain how measurements of well-being can be effectively used to assess the progress of nations. Each report is organized into chapters that explore different dimensions of happiness and well-being, including mental health, the social and economic benefits of happiness, ethical considerations, policy implications, and links with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) approach to measuring subjective well-being, as well as other international and national initiatives. 
(ref- web.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Happiness_Report)

6. Agricultural Integrated Survey

In the fiscal year 2076/77, the Government of Nepal increased its efforts to strengthen the integration of statistical activities through the Agriculture Integrated Survey. In statistical terms, integration means that each statistical collection is conducted not in isolation but as a component of the national statistical system.

Under an integrated agricultural statistics system, the Census of Agriculture provides different types of data as part of a broader and coordinated information system on food and agriculture. Such integrated data are essential for evidence-based decision-making in the areas of food security, agriculture, and rural development. (ref-http://www.fao.org/3/a0135e/A0135E04.htm)

7. Industrial Survey 2076

The Department of Industry is one of the major agencies under the Ministry of Industry, responsible for implementing policies, acts, rules, and regulations related to industrial development. Through these efforts, the Government of Nepal aims to strengthen the national economy.

According to the revised Industrial Enterprise Act (IEA), 2016, the department administers and facilitates medium- and large-scale industries with fixed assets exceeding NPR 100 million. In addition, its responsibilities include promoting foreign investment and technology transfer in industries, as well as protecting industrial property rights.

To assess the current situation and status of the industrial sector, the Government of Nepal planned to conduct the Industrial Survey 2076.
 

Thank You!

Your comments and inputs will be appreciated. Tek Singh Bhat 


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