The Council of Ministers of Koshi Province is the executive body of the provincial government of Koshi Province, Nepal. The Chief minister is the head of the council of ministers.
Since 9 May 2024, the Chief Minister has been Hikmat Kumar Karki.
Formation According to the Constitution of Nepal, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Province Head. The Province Head, on the recommendation of the Chief Minister, forms a provincial council of ministers consisting of members not exceeding twenty percent of the total number of members of the Provincial Assembly on the basis of the principle of inclusion.
Oath of office and secrecy The Chief Minister and Ministers are required to take an oath of office and secrecy before the Province Head prior to assuming their duties, in accordance with Part 13, Article 172 of the Constitution of Nepal. The form and wording of the oath are prescribed by the Act Relating to Oath, 2079.
Note: The above English text is an unofficial translation and is a direct rendering of the original Nepali version as provided in the Act Relating to Oath, 2079. In case of any inconsistency, the Nepali version shall prevail.
Removal According to the Constitution of Nepal, the minister ceases to hold office by: tendering resignation in writing to the Chief Minister, removal by the Chief Minister, vacancy in the office of Chief Minister, or, death.
Current Council of Ministers The list of ministers is as follows: Third Hikmat Karki CabinetMinister Portfolio Office(s) Took office Chief MinisterHikmat Kumar KarkiChief Minister of Koshi ProvinceOffice of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers Cabinet Ministers Bidur Kumar Lingthep Minister of Economic Affairs and PlanningMinistry of Economic Affairs and Planning6 January 2026Indra Mani ParajuliMinister of Internal Affairs and LawMinistry of Internal Affairs and Law6 January 2026Pradip Kumar SunuwarMinister of Physical Infrastructure DevelopmentMinistry of Physical Infrastructure Development6 January 2026Man Bahadur LimbuMinister of HealthMinistry of Health6 January 2026Ram Prasad MahatoMinister of Social DevelopmentMinistry of Social Development6 January 2026 Tilchan Pathak Minister of Water Supply, Irrigation and Energy Ministry of Water Supply, Irrigation and Energy 6 January 2026Bhim ParajuliMinister of Tourism, Forests and EnvironmentMinistry of Tourism, Forests and Environment6 January 2026Esrael MansuriMinister of Industry, Agriculture and CooperativesMinistry of Industry, Agriculture and Cooperatives6 January 2026 State MinistersUmakant GautamMinister of State for Internal Affairs and LawMinistry of Internal Affairs and Law6 January 2026Sobha ChemjongMinister of State for Physical Infrastructure DevelopmentMinistry of Physical Infrastructure Development6 January 2026Source: Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
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