Lumbini Cabinet Hits Full Strength as Three New Ministers Take Oath in Butwal

Lumbini Province has reached a major political milestone after three newly appointed ministers took the oath of office and secrecy in Butwal on Tuesday. The swearing-in ceremony completed Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya’s provincial government, giving the administration a full ministerial lineup.

Province Head Krishna Bahadur Gharti Magar administered the oath at his office, formally bringing Dipendra Kumar Pun, Indrajit Tharu, and Krishna Kushma Tharu into the cabinet. The three ministers, all representing the CPN, were assigned important portfolios that shape the province’s development and public service priorities.

Dipendra Kumar Pun has been given responsibility for the Health Ministry, Indrajit Tharu will oversee Economic Affairs and Planning, and Krishna Kushma Tharu has been appointed to lead the Agriculture Ministry. Together, these appointments strengthen the government’s ability to move on service delivery, budget planning, and rural development.

The ceremony in Butwal drew attention from top provincial leaders and political figures, underscoring the significance of the cabinet expansion. With the new ministers in place, the Acharya-led administration now has the structure it needs to push ahead with governance, policy implementation, and ministry-level coordination.

A Cabinet Completion Moment for Lumbini

The expansion marks a clear turning point for the provincial government, which had been operating with incomplete ministerial representation. By filling the remaining seats, the administration can now distribute responsibilities more evenly across key sectors.

Health, economic planning, and agriculture are among the most important areas for Lumbini Province, especially as the region balances public service demands with long-term growth goals. The new appointments signal a stronger push to accelerate work in each of these portfolios.

Why These Portfolios Matter

Health remains a high-priority ministry for any provincial government, particularly when it comes to improving access, infrastructure, and service quality.

Economic Affairs and Planning will be central to budget strategy, development coordination, and policy execution across the province.

Agriculture continues to play a vital role in Lumbini’s economy, making the ministry a key lever for supporting farmers and strengthening food production systems.

What comes next

With the cabinet now complete, attention will shift to how quickly the new ministers settle into their roles and turn the government’s broader agenda into action. For the Acharya administration, the swearing-in is not just a ceremonial step, but a signal that the province is ready to move forward with a fully staffed leadership team.