Introduction

Government of Nepal is responsible for ensuring the defence of the country and every part thereof. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) undertakes this responsibility by formulating defence policies and coordinating the Nepalese defence affairs with other agencies of the government and the Nepal Army.
Historical Background:

The origin and evolution of the defence administration of modern Nepal dates back to the unification of Nepal in 1768 A D. From the foundation to until popular movement, the defence administration was directly overseen by the Crown itself.

Before the advent of democratic system of governance in 1950, there was no division of duties between the Ministry and the Army headquarters. The Commander-in Chief and the Senior Commanding General between themselves dealt with the whole range of administration and policy regarding defence. (Buch Commission Report 1952). For the first time in the history of Nepal, a separate ministry by the name of Defence Ministry was set up in the interim Government of 1950 headed by Prime Minister Mohan Shumsher. The first Defence Minister was Babar Shumsher. The organizational structure of the Defence Ministry at the time was quite simple having only two branches, Viz. (i) General and (ii) Budget. The Ministry had a secretary, 2 Deputy Secretaries, and 2 Assistant Secretaries. Since then the ministry has undergone continuous evolution and assumed the present structure.

The Ministry of Defence was established to protect and defend the nation and the people from internal instability and external threats by ensuring the sovereignty, national independence and integrity of the country.

Objectives:

Ministry of Defence is established as per Govt. of Nepal (Business Allocation) Rules, 2063 BS with the objective of managing and operating national defence affairs. The Ministry is responsible for maintaining internal as well as external security in order to safeguard the national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Besides its primary responsibility of external security, it is also responsible for maintaining internal law and order by protecting the lives and properties of the people as per the derisory of the government . In this context the principal task of the Defence Ministry is to make policy directions on defence and security matters and communicate them for implementation to the Nepalese Army and its various service departments. Besides, the MoD also acts as a liaison or contact point for communication and interaction for Nepal Army with other Ministries and Departments.

Opening Hours

Monday

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Wednesday

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Government offices are open from 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday through Thursday in summer and from 10 AM to 4 PM in winter. On Fridays Government offices open from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Address & Contact

Our Address

Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepa

GPS

27.7057746, 85.2716106

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