Jan Ganatantra 2.0

Democratic Renewal

• Establish a Citizens' Chamber (200 randomly selected Nepalis, stratified by diversity) to review major laws, constitutional amendments, and set deliberative agendas.
• National initiative & referendum with a double majority (people + provinces), but only after public deliberation.
• Open-list proportional representation so voters choose people, not just party ranks.
• Campaign finance sunlight: Real-time dashboards of all donations and spending.
• Pilot Quadratic Voting and liquid democracy tools inside party structures and participatory budgeting.

Clean Governance

• Transform the CIAA into a truly independent body with citizen oversight, non-renewable terms, and open contracting by default.
• All tenders, contracts, and government budgets must be published in machine-readable formats.
• Digital audit logs: every time an official accesses your record, you can see it. Misuse = automatic penalties.

Social Freedoms & Rights

Free Speech & Protest

• Abolish criminal defamation and "blasphemy/insulting religion" laws.
• Only true incitement to violence/discrimination (Rabat threshold) is criminal.
• End blanket bans on platforms—only judge-ordered, URL-specific takedowns, published publicly.

Religion & Secularism

• Amend "secularism" definition to mean strict state neutrality—no faith gets privilege.
• Decriminalize voluntary conversion; criminalize only coercion/fraud.
• Religious trusts must publish audited accounts.

Gender & LGBTQIA+ Equality

• Enshrine marriage equality constitutionally: gender-neutral civil marriage, equal adoption, inheritance, pensions.
• Protect self-determined gender identity; ban non-consensual intersex surgeries.
• Enforce anti-discrimination in work, housing, and education.

Caste & Inclusion

• Keep reservation (affirmative action) but make it dynamic: quotas recalculated every 5 years based on a Disadvantage Index.
• Mandatory diversity reporting in public contracts and hiring.
• Supercharge enforcement with fast-track courts and victim funds.

Startup-Driven Economy

Nepal's Digital Revolution

• Startup Nepal Mission: 10,000 startups by 2030, 100,000 new jobs created, and $1 billion in export revenue.
• Government Startup Fund: $50 million venture fund per province, $200 million national fund through public-private partnerships.
• Startup Universities: Startup academies in every province, international-level incubation and acceleration programs.
• Digital Citizenship: Special visas for startup founders, remote work permits, and digital nomad facilities.

Green Technology & Innovation

• Green Startup Hub: Innovation in hydropower technology, solar energy, wind energy, and green transportation.
• AgriTech Revolution: Support for smart agriculture, precision farming, and agricultural technology startups.
• Climate Tech: Climate change solutions, carbon capture, and environmental monitoring technology.

Digital Economy & Services

• FinTech Nepal: Digital banking, mobile payments, and financial inclusion startups.
• EdTech & HealthTech: Remote education, telemedicine, and digital health service innovations.
• Tourism Tech: Eco-tourism, cultural tourism, and smart tourism solutions.

Startup Support System

• One-Window Service: Startup registration, licensing, and tax facilitation within 24 hours.
• Startup Tax Holiday: 100% tax exemption for first 5 years, 50% tax exemption for next 5 years.
• International Partnerships: Startup exchange programs with Silicon Valley, Bangalore, and Singapore.
• Women & Youth Entrepreneurship: Special funds, mentorship programs, and gender equality incentives.

Traditional Economy Modernization

• Green economy drive: Hydropower value-chains, eco-tourism, agro-processing, and IT exports.
• Participatory budgeting: 10% of all municipal budgets allocated directly by citizens each year.
• Universal digital infrastructure: free e-ID, internet access zones, digital literacy by grade 6.

Nature & Future Generations

• Constitutionally recognize Rights of Nature—rivers, forests, and mountains have standing in court.
• Establish a Council for Future Generations to veto unsustainable mega-projects unless overruled by supermajority.
• Climate adaptation fund from hydropower revenues.

The New Social Contract

Every Nepali Guaranteed:

• Health & education access
• Digital identity & connectivity
• Freedom of speech, conscience, and protest
• Inclusion & dignity regardless of caste, gender, faith, or region
• A government that is open, auditable, and accountable