Around 60,000 NGOs and 250 INGOs Registered in Nepal

 


Kathmandu — Nepal has registered around 60,000 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and approximately 250 international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), but a large number of them are found to be inactive.

Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives’ Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee on Wednesday, Chakra Bahadur Budha, Member-Secretary of the Social Welfare Council and Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens, shared details about the status of non-governmental organizations operating in Nepal.

According to Budha, nearly 60,000 NGOs are affiliated with the Social Welfare Council so far. However, only around 10,000 of them are currently active.

Similarly, about 250 INGOs have been recorded as having worked in Nepal, while only 136 are currently operating with active projects.

During the committee meeting, Budha also briefed lawmakers about the activities of international organizations and their legal procedures in Nepal. He provided updates on the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), which began its work in Nepal in 2009 and renewed its agreement for another five years on February 25, 2022.

The ICJ has been working in areas including transitional justice, human rights, Supreme Court precedents and legal rights of victim groups. The organization has recently proposed a new project titled “Enable” aimed at promoting the rights of women and girls with disabilities. The proposal is currently under discussion at the ministry’s facilitation committee.

Regarding Amnesty International Nepal, Budha said the organization has been affiliated with the council since 2062 BS and its affiliation remains valid until the end of Ashadh 2083 BS. Amnesty International has received approval for a human rights campaign and advocacy project worth Rs 51.54 million for 2026, with foreign funding provided through its international secretariat based in London.

Budha further stated that the government has the authority to seek clarification, cancel project agreements or suspend organizations if they fail to comply with Nepal’s existing laws and the conditions mentioned in agreements.

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