Introduction
Nepal's history is marked by significant social and political declarations. From the first Civil Code to modern digital initiatives, this guide lists the key milestones and the leaders (Kings, Prime Ministers, or Ranas) who announced them.
Main Content
Major historical announcements and their initiators:
| Date | Declaration/Event | Leader |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 Paush 7 | First Civil Code (Muluki Ain) | Jung Bahadur Rana |
| 1977 Ashar 26 | End of Sati System | Chandra Shumsher |
| 1981 Baisakh 1 | End of Slavery (Das Pratha) | Chandra Shumsher |
| 2007 Phagun 7 | Free Primary Education | King Tribhuvan |
| 2019 Phagun 12 | Zone of Peace Declaration | King Mahendra |
| 2036 Baisakh 1 | Nepal declared Smoking-Free | King Birendra |
| 2047 Magh 2 | End of Kamaiya System | Girija Prasad Koirala |
| 2063 Jestha 4 | Nepal declared Secular State | Girija Prasad Koirala |
| 2065 Bhadra 21 | End of Haliya System | Pushpa Kamal Dahal |
| 2068 Kartik 17 | Launch of Hello Sarkar | Baburam Bhattarai |
| 2068 Mangsir 17 | Start of Drink-Driving (MaPaSe) checking | Baburam Bhattarai |
| 2072 Chaitra 25 | Health Insurance Program started | K.P. Sharma Oli |
| 2075 Baisakh 31 | Load-shedding Free | K.P. Sharma Oli |
| 2076 Ashoj 13 | Nepal declared Open Defecation Free | K.P. Sharma Oli |
| 2077 Magh 2 | Launch of Nagarik App | K.P. Sharma Oli |
| 2077 Chaitra 22 | Self-reliant in Livestock Products | K.P. Sharma Oli |
Key Takeaways
- The first Muluki Ain was announced by Jung Bahadur Rana in 1910 B.S.
- Chandra Shumsher ended both the Sati system (1977 B.S.) and Slavery (1981 B.S.).
- Nepal was declared a secular state by Girija Prasad Koirala on 2063 Jestha 4.
- The Hello Sarkar initiative and MaPaSe checking were started by Baburam Bhattarai.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the end of the Kamaiya system (Girija Prasad Koirala) with the end of the Haliya system (Pushpa Kamal Dahal).
- Avoid mixing the dates for the end of Sati (1977) and Slavery (1981).
- Do not attribute the Load-shedding free declaration to the wrong Prime Minister; it was K.P. Sharma Oli in 2075 Baisakh.
FAQ
Q1: Who announced the end of the Sati system in Nepal? Chandra Shumsher (on 1977 Ashar 26).
Q2: When was Nepal declared a secular state? On 2063 Jestha 4, by Girija Prasad Koirala.
Q3: Who started the 'Hello Sarkar' initiative? Baburam Bhattarai (on 2068 Kartik 17).
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