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Under Nepal’s constitutional federal system and the Federal‑Province‑Local Coordination Act (2020), Gandaki interacts with the federal government through institutional bodies like the National Coordination Council, Inter‑Provincial Council, and Inter‑governmental Fiscal Council. However, provincial leaders have repeatedly criticized delays in federal lawmaking that affect their ability to exercise exclusive rights, including establishing province-level police, land acquisition authority, civil service control, and education governance. This legal ambiguity limits Gandaki’s autonomy and hampers service delivery
Gandaki collaborates with other provinces through formal coordination mechanisms. For instance, in September 2021, Gandaki and Province 2 signed an MoU on tourism development, including joint promotion of cultural circuits and direct air connections such as Janakpur–Pokhara flights. More recently (February 2025), Gandhi and Lumbini Province convened at Ranimahal to agree on a 21‑point strategic partnership, focusing on tourism, infrastructure, corridor development (like the Gandaki Economic Triangle), and industrial zones connecting Butwal, Bharatpur, and Pokhara.
At the district level, Gandaki Province maintains close coordination with District Coordination Committees (DCCs), which function as key intermediaries connecting the provincial government with local municipalities and rural municipalities. The province relies on DCCs to align district development plans with broader provincial strategies, ensuring that infrastructure projects, health programs, education initiatives, and social services meet local needs while supporting provincial priorities. Gandaki supports capacity-building efforts for DCC members and encourages regular consultations to improve communication, dispute resolution, and joint resource management. By strengthening the role of DCCs, Gandaki aims to enhance decentralized governance, promote accountability, and ensure that development funds are used efficiently and transparently at the district level.
Gandaki’s government has emphasized devolving powers and resources to local bodies. The Provincial Coordination Council, chaired by the Chief Minister and including district and local officials, serves as a platform for provincial-local integration of programs, shared revenue mechanisms, and dispute resolution At the district level, District Coordination Committees (DCCs) play a key role in mediating between the province and municipalities, facilitating joint planning and execution of development projects
Sujan is the Founder and Executive Director of Pokhara Research Centre who additionally leads the Programs and, Communications & Outreach Departments . Sujan has designed and implemented several research, educational and advocacy programs in areas of entrepreneurship, economic policy reform, and democratic governance. His research expertise is primarily focused on sub-national governance affairs specifically on structure of the government and method of conflict resolution. He holds a Masters in Economics from Tribhuvan University.
