The federal government has decided to award six best performing local levels.

The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration is honoring six local levels which performed best in the local level institutional self-assessment (LISA) system for the fiscal year, 2023/24. 

The award is expected to foster healthy competition among local governments. The reforms in governance and development management are identified through LISA.

The local levels being awarded are Khairahani Municipality of Chitwan, Tilottama Municipality of Rupandehi, Nilakanth Municipality of Dhading, Arjunchaupari Rural Municipality of Syangja, Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading and Ruruchhetra Rural Municipality of Gulmi district.

They would be awarded amidst a function attended by Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagawati Neupane on August 22.