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106-456: On April 13, 1961 Mahendra , the king of Nepal, divided the existing 35 districts into 75 districts and grouped them into 14 administrative zones. In 1972, the King of Nepal grouped 14 zones into total 4 development regions, thus Eastern Development Region came into existence. On 20 September 2015, Eastern Development Region including all other development regions of Nepal were abolished, when

212-401: A 92 Kilometer feeder road connecting Lalitpur to Hetauda was started in 1954 by King Mahendra . In 1964, with the help of USAID , Kathmandu-Hetauda ropeway was started to reduce the cost of goods transportation from India. On 15 June 1955, Tribhuvan International Airport was inaugurated by Mahendra and later named it such in memory of his father. In 1957, department of aviation

318-483: A figurehead . Although Tribhuvan was nominally king since 1911, the royal family had been held captive in Narayanhiti Palace since the rise of the prominent Rana dynasty . Even though he did not have formal education, King Mahendra was privately educated inside the palace and learned politics, economics and Nepali literature, history and culture. Inside the palace, King Mahendra had a love affair with

424-695: A concubine, named Geeta Gurung through which a child was born at the age of 13. There was only one child named Rabindra Shah . Since the concubine was not a Thakuri, his marriage could not take place and the royal family decided to marry their son with a match from the Rana family. In 1940, he married Indra Rajya Lakshmi , the granddaughter of Juddha Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana and daughter of General Hari Shamsher Jang Bahadur Rana. Mahendra had three sons, Birendra, Gyanendra, and Dhirendra and three daughters Shanti, Sharada, and Shobha. His first wife, Crown Princess Indra died in 1950. In 1951 King Tribhuvan launched

530-404: A long time. In 1952, two years after the death of his queen, Mahendra married Indra's younger sister, Ratna Rajya Lakshmi Devi . This created bad relations between him and his father. This marriage produced no children, as King Mahendra had married on the condition his personal life should not hinder his national duties, and the queen agreed to be childless. Mahendra became the king of Nepal as

636-726: A mayor. Each village assemblies sent a member to sit on one of seventy-five district panchayat , representing from forty to seventy villages; one-third of the members of these assemblies were chosen by the town panchayat . Members of the district panchayat elected representatives to fourteen zone assemblies functioning as electoral colleges for the National Panchayat in Kathmandu. In addition, there were class organizations at village, district, and zonal levels for peasants, youth, women, elders, laborers, and ex-soldiers, who elected their own representatives to assemblies. Adopted on

742-619: A memorial to his wife, one of the famous public college, Ratna Rajya Campus was established in Putalisadak, Kathmandu and its school was established in Taulihawa , Gorkha , Kathmandu and Mukundapur in 1961 during his reign. With the need to provide higher education institution for a growing settlement n Chitwan, Birendra Intermediate Arts College was established on 13 April 1965 (Baishakh 1, 2022 BS.) later renamed as Birendra Multiple Campus. In order to produce skilled workers inside

848-401: A new constitution institutionalizing a four-tier Panchayat System . The constitution had a unicameral legislature named as Rashtriya Panchayat . Sovereign power and residual rights were vested in the King based on Article 90. There was a provision that the constitution could be amended by a royal proclamation from the king. This constitution made the provision of Election Commission and

954-587: A plan to dedicate a commission for recognizing and promoting the tourism of the country. Under this plan, a high level Tourism development board was later established in 1969 After being member of the United Nations , King Mahendra invited the UN Secretary General U Thant to Nepal and involved him in the development of Lumbini as a Birthplace of Lord Buddha . With this initiation, a 13 nation International Lumbini development Committee

1060-622: A price accessible to the farmers across the country. In order to provide credit to farmers and people of rural areas, financial institutions dedicated to agriculture development, Agricultural Development Bank was established in 1967. This bank has also been executing Small Farmer Development Program (SFDP) for motive of poverty alleviation in rural areas. Agricultural Tools Factory was initially established in Birgunj in 1967 and later also in Biratnagar to produce required agricultural tools for

1166-502: A span of ten years, the king had, in effect, reclaimed the unlimited power exercised by Prithvi Narayan Shah in the eighteenth century. Support of the king by the army and the government bureaucracy prevented opposition to his rule from developing within the Panchayat System . Real power came from the king's secretariat, and in the countryside influence rested in the offices of zonal commissioners and their official staffs or

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1272-563: A successful political movement against the Ranas and established Nepal as a constitutional monarchy. Mahendra was not happy that King Tribhuvan had reduced the rights of the monarchy in the 1951 (2007 B.S ) Interim Constitution while bidding farewell to the Rana dynasty after the 1951 revolution. After the death of his first wife Indra Rajya in 1950, the then Prince Mahendra was in a love affair with sister-in-law, Ratna , but King Tribhuvan

1378-473: A voter. The constitution had made the first provision of Public Service Commission which required one-third member to have not had served government job for last 5 years. The arrangement of the Auditor General was also made for the first time while there was no arrangement for an Election Commission. The constitution recognized Nepali as the official language and Devanagari as the official script of

1484-514: A wing committed to democratic revolution and violent overthrow of the Panchayat System . He was a symbol for youth but powerless politically. Subarna Shamsher's wing continued to advocate local cooperation with the king outside the Panchayat System . A third wing tried to work within the Panchayat System in the expectation that it would evolve into a democratic system. The disunity of the political opposition left King Mahendra to do as he wished. There were multiple struggles and attempts to remove

1590-411: Is done traditionally, although some farmers have adopted more modern techniques. Remittance is also a major source of income. The main economical center of Rajgadh is Rajgadh Bazzar, which hosts most of the activities related to trade. Janta Bazzar and Bhagdubba Bazzar are other small trade centers of Rajgadh. Rajgadh's literacy rate is average, compared to other VDCs. Pashupati Higher Secondary School

1696-583: Is one of the villages in the southern part of the Jhapa district in Nepal. Its elevation range is 80–120 m above sea level. Some of its land area is covered with dense forest, known as the Charkose Jhadi . Its neighbouring VDCs are Chakchaki , Goldhhap , Sharanamati , Jalthal and Gherabari . It also borders India. Rajgadh means "state of Rajbanshi", and was so named because it was the main residence of

1802-572: Is the only higher secondary level government school in Rajgadh. Gyanjyoti Higher Secondary School is another higher secondary school opened from the private sector. Other educational institutions include Little Star English School, Divyajyoti Secondary School, Sundarpur Primary School, Janta Primary School and Vagwati Pre-secondary School. Transportation in Rajgadh is mostly by bus, connecting with cities such as Birtamod , Chandragadi , Bhadrapur , Damak and Biratnagar . Most roads are gravelled, but

1908-584: The Commission for Prevention of Abuse of Authority for the first time. The arrangement of 6 class organizations was made which could send its class representatives in the Rashtriya Panchayat while the basic duties of citizens were also designated. The Constitution officially recognized Hindu religion as the national religion and introduced country's first national anthem by giving official recognition to Shriman Gambhir . It also introduced

2014-606: The General Assembly . There was a system of 109 members elected from 109 constituencies in the House of Representatives, while in the General Assembly there were 36 members with 18 elected and 18 nominated. Candidates were required to be 25 years of age to become a candidate for the House of Representatives and 30 years of age to be a candidate for the General Assembly. After reaching the age of 21, one could become

2120-531: The Mahendra Highway (also called East-West Highway) at Gaindakot . The highway has greatly contributed to the all round socio-economic development of the country. In his efforts to diversify Nepal's connectivity beyond India, he created Kodari road link with China's Tibet Araniko Highway . India was furious when China said it would build the Kodari Highway . The highway construction

2226-545: The NRB . On 19 February 1960, NRB released its first bank notes in the denomination of Mohru 1. The Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 1955 and Later, the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1963 and Nepal's choice for a fixed exchange rate with Indian Currency along with supporting government policies contributed significantly in stabilizing confidence in both the domestic currency and in exchange rate among

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2332-646: The Nepali Congress leadership propounded a non-violent struggle against the new order and formed alliances with several political parties, including the Gorkha Parishad and the United Democratic Party . However, the king would abolish political activities, jail political dissenters calling them anti-national elements and introduce a new constitution in which the people could elect their representatives, while real power remained in

2438-540: The Nepali Congress took the oath of office before the then King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah. The first assembly of the house took on 1 July 1959 (Ashadha 17, 2016 B.S.) On 15 December 1960, King Mahendra used his emergency powers and took charge of the State once again claiming that the Congress government had fostered corruption, promoted party above national interest and failed to maintain law and order. The King suspended

2544-470: The Rajbanshi people ; Rajbanshis still make up about half the population of Rajgadh. People from other groups such as Brahmin , Rai , and Limbu also live in Rajgadh. Rajgadh has several temples, including Shree Durga Mandir, Krishna Temple, Shiv Mandir, and Shree Dangi Laxmisthan. Farming is the main occupation for residents of Rajgadh, providing about 80% of their income source. The majority of farming

2650-511: The Companies Act, "The Timber Corporation of Nepal Limited" (TCN), later restructured as Nepal Forest corporation, was established in 1960 to systematically collect and chop firewood produced by forest management and supply it to the general public. Cigarette was one of the major import during panchayat regime so people were encouraged to cultivate tobacco and Janakpur Cigarette Factory was established to make use of such tobacco and reduce

2756-655: The Constitution Drafting Commission, the Constitution of the Dominion of Nepal(2015) was announced on 12 February 1959 (Falgun 1, 2015 B.S) from King Mahendra. Sections 73 and 75 came into force on 12 February 1959, and the rest of the sections came into force from 17 June 1959. In that law, which has a bicameral system, the lower house was the House of Representatives and the upper house was

2862-497: The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1970–75) designed to address individual as well as societal needs towards the goals of national development. This new education system boycotted foreign books and education system. Furthermore, he wrote books named Mahendra Malla for schools to give priority to Nepal and Nepali language and boycotted Indian Books. The introduction of the first University of the country, Tribhuvan University

2968-464: The King travelled to Rara Lake and penned his famous poem Rara Ki Apsara since he got mesmerized by beauty of Rara . His visit and the famous poem afterwards brought this lake to limelight and the reader of the poem started visiting the lake. The royal family established Soaltee hotel in 1965 and was inaugurated by King Mahendra in 1966. Similarly, Annapurna Hotel was also established in 1965 with cooperation with foreign diplomats and tourists by

3074-538: The Tea industry in Nepal, in 1965 a Tea plantation Estate, Soktim Tea was set up in the plains of Jhapa District . Nepal Tea Development Corporation was established in 1966 by Government of Nepal to aid the development of Tea industry. Agriculture Supply Corporation, which was later split into Nepal Food Corporation, Krishi Samagri Company Ltd. and National Seed Company Ltd was established in 1965 to distribute high quality agricultural inputs such as seeds, and agro-chemicals at

3180-899: The Terai region was launched for the first time in 1958 with the help of USAID. After its success, several other projects to control and prevent smallpox, tuberculosis and leprosy were initiated in successive years. Programs to prevent nutritional disorders, and family planning, maternal and child health issues were also launched in successive years. Various health centers were established between 1955 and 1958 such as in Dailekh (1955), Ramnagar Bhutaha, Sunsari (1956) and Chainpur, Sankhuwasabha (1957). Biratnagar Hospital, Dang Hospital and Baglung Hospital were also opened between 1955 and 1958. In 1958, government announced to build one health center in each 105 electoral constituency and announced to establish zonal hospitals in all 14 zones in 1961. Within this policy

3286-666: The airline company when the Soviets promised to help with the civil aviation after the King's state visit to the Soviet Union . Under his leadership, Nepal became the member of ICAO in 1960. Janakpur Airport and Palungtar Airport was established in 1960 and Nepalgunj Airport and Meghauli Airport in the Chitwan District was established next year in 1961. Bhadrapur Airport was established in 1963, Surkhet Airport in 1966, Syangboche Airport at Solukhumbu

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3392-591: The basis of their contributions to the nation. The role played by Mahendra in establishing Nepal in the international arena is important. From the thought of achieving membership of the United Nations to establishing Nepal as a zone of peace major attributions goes to King Mahendra. Adopting the principle of Panchshee l and non-aligned foreign policy, he maintained diplomatic relations with neighboring countries and kept them in balance. King Mahendra established diplomatic relations with 45 countries to show

3498-526: The best engineering institution in the county. The king was in forefront to bring women forward for participation in the society. With the heated discussion to bring women in the schools a girl school was established in Dillibazaar, Kathmandu which was with effort of the king later converted in to a higher institution, Padma kanya campus , and moved to Baghbazar within a greater college premises and facilities Rajgadh Rajgadh (Nepali: राजगढ)

3604-411: The constitution, dissolved the elected parliament, dismissed the cabinet, imposed direct rule and imprisoned the then-prime minister B. P. Koirala and his closest government colleagues. Political parties were outlawed. On 13 April 1961, Mahendra made a televised appearance, in which he introduced Panchayat , a partyless political system of village, district and national councils. At first,

3710-478: The coronation of king Mahendra which opened the door for supply of electricity to the public and made it more accessible. Hydro Power generated at Trishuli Hydropower Station , Sunkoshi Hydro Power Project , Panauti Hydro Power , Kulekhani Hydro Power are some of the few power projects built during King Mahendra's rule. He is also credited for the vision of Kathmandu water project also known as Melamchi Water Supply Project though his early demise could not bring

3816-470: The country, Pulchowk Engineering Campus was established in 1966 with assistance from Government of India and Thapathali Engineering Campus was established in 1967 with technical assistance of Germany . Later in 1972, these two institutes were brought under the umbrella of Tribhuvan university to constitute the Institute of Engineering . These two engineering institution are still regarded as one of

3922-542: The country. He launched the Back to the Village National Campaign in 1967 which was one of his largest rural development efforts. He established Nepal Sports Council to oversee the development of the sports activities in the country. Before 1956, Nepal did not have its own foreign currency reserve but rather maintained it in central bank of India. For getting the foreign currency amounts required to bear

4028-767: The country. Seeing the importance of planning in better development, the king established the National Planning Commission in 2013 BS. For the first time the industrial policy of 1957 formally recognized the responsibility of the government in "promoting, assisting and regulating" industrial development in the country and the First Plan intended to establish state monopolies in the fields of transportation, telecommunication, hydro-electric power generation and irrigation, and to run some big industries, such as cement, sugar, cigarettes, textiles, iron and steel From 1960 to 1965, government's population policy

4134-515: The country. The 1959 election was held in accordance with this constitution In order to elect 109 representatives to the House of Representatives , the lower house of the Parliament of Nepal, the first democratic election of Nepal was held in 45 days from Falgun 7, 2015 until Chaitra 21, 2015. B.S. This election was held in accordance with the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal 1959, which

4240-538: The demolition of the old palace from the old Rana architecture. King Mahendra also built Ratna Mandir , the Lakeside palace for Queen Ratna in 1956. Nepal's first golf course, the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC) at Tilganga, Kathmandu, was inaugurated on 2022 BS . by him. He is also given credit for the construction of Dasrath Stadium in Kathmandu. Diyalo Bangla, a palace for the former royal family

4346-462: The economy by creating an environment of economic cooperation between the two neighboring sides. The death of the first wife of King Mahendra due to birth complications led to the building of the kingdom's first maternity hospital , Paropakar Shree Panch Indra Rajya Lakshmi Maternity Hospital later renamed as Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital , commonly known as the Prasuti Griha , on

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4452-585: The expenses of Nepalese Embassies and treatment expenses of King, an application had to be submitted to the Reserve Bank of India . One of the problems that distressed Nepalese economy was the circulation of two types of currency, Nepalese and Indian simultaneously. Nepal had a dominant use of Indian rupee . Exchange rates between the Indian and Nepali currency were fixed by local traders. Between 2007 and 2011 B.S, Nepal's economic dependence on India

4558-399: The farmers in cheap cost within the country with the technical and economic aid of Soviet Union . Dhan Chamal Company was established to produce rice produced from the fields of newly extended agriculture region after the extinction of malaria in the Terai region. Eradication of Malaria in the Terai region and the land settlement programs contributed to a massive movement of population from

4664-528: The first amendment, the various English words used in the constitution were replaced with Nepali, Nepal was divided into 14 zones and 75 districts and the arrangement of zonal commissioner was made. The constitution would officially abolish political parties and substitute a " National Guidance " system based on local panchayat led directly by the king. The first elections to the National Panchayat took place in March and April 1963. The panchayat election of 1963

4770-422: The first time brought more influx of tourist. Earlier, Nepalis were compelled to travel via Indian territory while visiting from one district to another district. King Mahendra ended this situation by constructing a highway with foreign assistance. King Mahendra had initially requested India to build this highway. However, when India refused, he sought the help of the Soviet Union . India was also attracted after

4876-690: The foundation of economic development by building physical infrastructure with the help of foreign aid. The foundation for the Industrial Estates (IEs) was laid with the establishment of Balaju Industrial Area in 1963 (2018 BS) with technical and financial assistance from the United States of America (USA) . Patan Industrial Area, Hetauda Industrial Area, Dharan Industrial Area, Birgunj Sugar Mill, Nepal Oil Corporation , Janakpur Cigarette Factory, and Balaju Textile Industry were all established during his time. Salt Trading Corporation

4982-472: The fruit on various qualities parameters, while disseminating the most successful cultivated ones to local farmers. The technical and economic assistance provided to the farmers, as well as harvest and grooming tools and equipment promoted apples and agro products in Marpha , Jomsom and Thak Khola villages of Mustang which eventually introduced this region as the apple farmland of the country. According to

5088-524: The great martyrs who died for the rights and democracy of the people during the rana regime . He is also credited for introducing country's first national anthem by giving official recognition to Shriman Gambhir . The constitution introduced by King Mahendra in 1962 introduced the modern national flag of the country which is being used until today. In 1955 King Mahendra appointed a commission headed by famous writer Balkrishna Sama to make nominations of National heroes of Nepal since ancient times on

5194-465: The grounds of Charburja Durbar on 17 August 1959. Kanti Children's Hospital was established as a general hospital in 1963 with the economic aid from USSR and was later specialized mainly for children in 1968. In 1964, Royal Drugs laboratory was established to perform scientific research and analysis of drugs as well as development of new drugs. Also, Nepal Ausadhi Limited was established in 1972 with technical collaboration with United Kingdom . In

5300-427: The hands of the monarch. The Constitution Drafting Commission was formed on 8 May 1962, with the then Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Rishikesh Shah as chairman and Kulshekhar Sharma as Member Secretary and Mrs. Angur Baba Joshi as the only female member. The commission was assigned to submit the draft constitution to the king within 23 days until 1 June 1962. On 16 December 1962, King Mahendra promulgated

5406-521: The hills into the Terai , resulting in a large increase in the area devoted to agriculture. In late 1950s, King Mahendra gave a direct order to make feasibility studies of agricultural development in various parts of the country. In the early 1960s, buckwheat and millet were the main agriculture products in Mustang, which were easy to produce but were extracting very little income since rice and wheat were

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5512-484: The historical diplomatic achievement of king Mahendra is his success in Nepal-China Boundary Treaty of 1961. The border adjustments was made on grounds of equality by performing land-swapping with Nepal gaining more land than it gave. After the treaty Nepal gained 302.75 square kilometer more land from China. King Mahendra introduced five years government plans to plan and oversee development in

5618-515: The import of cigarette in the country. He also focused on the development of tourism in Nepal. Apparently, he built many houses, rest houses, taverns and water taps in this beautiful country. Under his reign, Nepal was first open to the foreign people laying the foundation of tourism in the nation. The first tourist group aside from the Foreign Diplomat and Bureaucrats arrived for the first time during his reign. In 1959 Nepal became

5724-454: The introduction of new Nation's Legal Code (Muluki Ain) on 17 August 1963 since the old law did not allow the punishment of a person of Brahmin descent. On 29 January 1964, Durgananda Jha was hanged until death while Arvind Kumar Thakur and Dal Singh Thapa had their sentenced changed to life time imprisonment. King Mahendra's role in the promotion of nationalism has been unforgettable. In nearly two centuries since Prithvi Narayan Shah, Nepal

5830-407: The king and relegate him to a 'puppet king', just like in the Rana days. King Mahendra had promulgated the constitution in 1959(2015 B.S) to take the country towards a parliamentary system. On the basis of the royal announcement on 1 February 1958, a Constitution Drafting Commission was formed on 27 March 1958, to take the country towards a parliamentary system. On the basis of the draft prepared by

5936-542: The king as Gorkhali King rather than a king of Nepal. It is said that Nepal was built before, but Nepal as a political boundary and country was institutionalized by King Mahendra. Before 1960, foreigners were free to purchase land in Nepal. After coup d'état of 1960, King Mahendra banned foreigners from purchasing land in Nepal. At that moment there was no single language used by the whole nation, and Nepalese were increasingly influenced from foreign languages. Indian cultures, Indian cinemas , teaching of Hindi language in

6042-467: The king from power both before and during the Panchayat regime. King Mahendra used his residual power of Royal prerogative of mercy and pardoned KI Singh in 1955 when he was declared a traitor and rebellion against the state by former state powers. He was then allowed to enter the country and listening to his nationalist view, KI Singh was appointed prime minister by King Mahendra in 1957. He tenure

6148-500: The leadership of Durgananda Jha threw a bomb at the car he was traveling in when he was returning to the arena after performing religious visit. Fifty nine people were arrested on the charge of their involvement in the incident and a special court was formed to investigate the incident. The court found three people, Durgananda Jha, Arvind Kumar Thakur and Dal Singh Thapa , guilty on 3 July 1962. They were slapped death penalty on grounds of treason and rebellion on 4 September 1963, after

6254-570: The local traders. Additionally, during this decade, the national policy of relations with foreign institution were implemented which created the foundation for membership with international organization such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) in 1961. Because of these policies, Nepal succeeded in the circulation of the new Nepalese rupee as the legal tender in Nepal's Terai region which

6360-581: The main products beyond its borders. The then government of Nepal invested in apple farming for the first time in several areas around the region like mustang and Baitadi, by setting up a regional agricultural outpost in 1966 which was later restructured as the Temperate Horticulture Development Center. Along with the horticulture expert Pasang Sherpa and help of the Nepali army , government tested different varieties of

6466-461: The member of International union of Official travel organization, now known as World Tourism Organization . In the same year, a separate directorate for tourism was setup by the government and a general plan for organization of tourism of Nepal was prepared with cooperation with the Government of France . In 1960 the first handicraft exhibition was performed with the royal approval . In 1964,

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6572-547: The new Constitution of Nepal -2015 was proclaimed. The total area of the region was 28,456 km². The region administratively was divided into 3 zones and 16 districts . Each zone contained 4 or more districts. Districts were divided into municipalities and village development committees . The Eastern Development Region was split into 3 zones : The region was made up of the 16 districts. Mechi Zone contained 4 districts whereas 2 other zones Kosi Zone and Sagarmatha Zone contained 6-6 districts. Before 2014,

6678-439: The new modernized national flag of the country and therewith introduced the method to draw out the flag for the first time. In addition to that, it introduced national emblem such as Lali gurans as the national flower, crimson colour as the national colour, the cow as the national animal and Danphe as the national bird of Nepal. The constitution, which has been amended 3 times, was first amended on 27 January 1967. Through

6784-1088: The numbers reached 32 for hospitals and 104 for health centers in the public sector In the year 1963. Similarly in this period, hospitals funded by various NGO missions were established such as Scheer Memorial Hospital in Banepa (1957), Pokhara Shining Hospital in Kaski (1957), Amp Pipal Hospital in Gorkha (1957), Okhaldhunga Hospital in Okhaldhunga (1963), Bulingtar Hospital in Nawalparasi (1962) and United Mission Hospital in Palpa (1954), Anandban Leprosy Hospital in Patan (1963), Green Pasteur Hospital in Kaski (1957) and Dadeldhura Leprosy Hospital in Dadeldhura . To support animal husbandry and agriculture and to modernize

6890-430: The parallel system of development officers. The Nepali Congress leadership made increasingly conciliatory statements and began to announce its faith in democratic ideals under the leadership of the king. In 1968 the king began to release political prisoners, including B. P. Koirala , who was freed on 30 October. At this point, a three-way split developed in the Nepali Congress . B.P. Koirala went to India, where he headed

6996-405: The plan into implementation. The first bridge connecting Nepal with China was also built during his reign in 1964. At the beginning of king's reign the literacy rate of the country was estimated to be 5 percent and it reached 10 percent in 1960 while it reached 18 percent in 1971. After the 1960 coup, efforts were made to establish an education system. The All Round National Education Committee

7102-533: The prime minister of Nepal. He established friendly relations by visiting China and Japan . Under his guidance and policy, Nepal was elected as a Member of United Nations Security Council in 1969. Nepal was elected in the Security Council the second time again in 1988. Nepal established its image as a committed member of the UN and Nepal was well recognized by the member countries. Nepal's active role and

7208-788: The prime minister of Nepal. The first five-year plan was launched during his tenure as prime minister. During his time, Nepal Rastra Bank and the Supreme Court were established. Acharya's tenure is also seen as a golden age for Nepal in foreign relations. In addition to establishing diplomatic relations with many countries, the government was able to establish close ties with the Chinese government. The Chinese government had provided Rs 60 million to Nepal on 7 October 1956 (Ashwin 22, 2013 B.S). Tanka Prasad Acharya resigned as prime minister in July 1957(Ashadha 2014 B.S). Kunwar Indrajit Singh

7314-407: The rest of the world for the first time, after the 104-year-long reign of the Rana rulers, who kept the country under an isolationist policy, came to an end in 1951. Mahendra was born on 11 June 1920 (1977 B.S) at the Narayanhiti Palace to King Tribhuvan of Nepal . He was the eldest child of King Tribhuvan and Queen Kanti . Under the Rana dynasty , the power of the king was reduced to that of

7420-800: The road from Dhalkebar to Pathalaiya was built by Soviet Union , the Mechi section from Dhalkebar ( Jhapa to Janakpur ) was constructed by India, while the Hetauda-Narayanghat section was constructed by the Asian Development Bank , the Narayanghat -Butwal section by the United Kingdom and the Butwal-Kohalpur section by India. In 1961, King Mahendra laid the foundation stone for the construction of

7526-472: The role he played on the Security Council twice are the proof of a success policy guided by the King. King's tenure is also seen as a golden age for Nepal in foreign relations. In addition to establishing diplomatic relations with many countries, the government was able to establish close ties with the Chinese government. He pursued a foreign policy of neutrality between China and India . One of

7632-531: The royal family. The hotel tax act was first time devised in 1960 defining hotel, restaurants, casinos and bringing them under the jurisdiction of law. Also, the first professional trekking took place in 1960 when Mahendra opened the Himalayas to tourists for trekking. The first tourism act was enacted in 1964 with the motive of increasing foreign tourist and the first travel agency "Mountain Travel Nepal"

7738-416: The same year, Institute of Medicine (IOM) was established under Tribhuvan University with the purpose of producing and training all categories of medical manpower required for the nation which immediately initiated courses for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and Community Medical Assistants. The first ayurvedic school, Rajakiya Ayurvedic Bidyalaya was also established in this year. Malaria Eradication Project in

7844-555: The schools were all the signs leading towards the amalgamation of Nepal into India. Mahendra was uncomfortable with the widespread changes happening in the country: a diverse elected cabinet under BP Koirala ; political parties in the Terai advocating for an autonomous province; and Hindi , lingua franca of the people of Indian origin, being spoken in Parliament. The king was troubled by how democracy had allowed people to assert their identity and culture forcing communalism, regionalism, and other anti-national motives. When Hindi dominance

7950-409: The second anniversary of the royal coup and founded on the idea of having a system "suitable to the soil", the new constitution, created a four-tier Panchayat System . The National Panchayat of about ninety members could not criticize the royal government, debate the principles of partyless democracy, introduce budgetary bills without royal approval, or enact bills without approval of the king. Mahendra

8056-420: The successor of King Tribhuvan. When King Tribhuvan left for Europe for treatment, Mahendra got the authority from the then King Tribhuvan. He inherited the throne aged 34 as a constitutional monarch . He became king on 13 March 1955 but his coronation took place on 2 May 1956 due to the one year mourning period of death of his father. On 27 January 1956 (Magha 13, 2012 B.S) King Mahendra appointed Acharya as

8162-10647: The total number of municipalities in Nepal was 58, of which 14 municipalities were located in Eastern Development Region. VDCs or Village development committees were local level body ruling in rural (village) area. There were thousands of VDCs in Nepal. List of VDCs (zonewise) Mechi Zone Amchok , Bajho , Barbote , Chamaita , Chisapani , Chulachuli , Danabari , Ebhang , Ektappa , Emang , Erautar , Gajurmukhi , Godak , Gorkhe , Jamuna , Jirmale , Jitpur , Jogmai , Kolbung , Lakshmipur , Lumbe , Mabu , Mahamai , Maimajhuwa , Maipokhari , Namsaling , Naya Bazar , Pashupatinagar , Phakphok , Phuyatappa , Puwamajwa , Pyang , Sakphara , Sakhejung , Samalpung , Sangrumba , Shanti Danda , Shantipur , Siddhithumka , Soyak , Soyang , Sri Antu , Sulubung , Sumbek Anarmani , Bahundangi , Baigundhara , Balubari , Baniyani , Budhabare , Chakchaki , Chandragadhi , Charpane , Dangibari , Dhaijan , Dharmpur , Duhagadhi , Garamani , Gauriganj , Gherabari , Goldhhap , Haldibari , Jalthal , Jyamirgadhi , Kechana , Khajurgachhi , Khudunabari , Korobari , Kumarkhod , Lakhanpur , Mahabhara , Maheshpur , Panchganchi , Pathabhari , Pathariya , Prithivinagar , Rajgadh , Shantinagar , Sharanamati , Taghanduba , Topgachchi sanichare Ranitar , Luwamphu , Yangnam , Nangin , Lungrupa , Ambarpur , Panchami , Subhang , Bharapa , Yasok , Rani Gaun , Mangjabung , Syabarumba , Aarubote, Sarangdanda , Rabi , Kurumba , Limba , Durdimba , Ektin , Memeng , Prangbung , Yangnam , Sidin , Nawamidanda , Imbung, Pauwa Sartap , Chilingdin , Aangsarang , Phaktep , Aangna , Olane , Hangum , Mauwa , Chyangthapu , Phalaicha , Oyam , Tharpu , Nagi Ambegudin , Ankhop , Chaksibote , Change , Dhungesaghu , Dummrise , Ekhabu , Hangdeva , Hangpang , Kalikhola , Khamlung , Khejenim , Khewang , Khokling , Lelep , Limbudin , Lingtep , Linkhim , Liwang , Mamangkhe , Nalbu , Nankholyang , Nidhuradin , Olangchung Gola , Paidang , Papung , Pedang , Phakumba , Phawakhola , Phulbari , Phurumbu , Sadewa , Sangu , Santhakra , Sawa , Sawadin , Sawalakhu , Sikaicha , Sinam , Surumakhim , Tapethok , Tellok , Thechambu , Thinglabu , Thukima , Thumbedin , Tiringe , Yamphudin Kosi Zone Aamtep , Annapurna , Baikuntha , Basikhola , Basingtharpur , Bastim , Bhubal , Bhulke , Boya , Champe , Changre , Charambi , Chaukidada , Chhinamukh , Dalgaun , Deurali , Dewantar , Dhodalekhani , Dobhane , Dummana , Gogane , Gupteshwar , Gopal , Helauchha , Homtang , Jarayotar , Khairang , Khatamma , Khawa , Kot , Kudak Kaule , Kulunga , Lekharka , Mane Bhanjyang , Nagi , Nepaledanda , Okhre , Pangcha , Patle Pani , Pawala , Pyauli , Ranibas , Sangpang , Sano Dumba , Shyamsila , Siddheshwar , Sindrang , Syamsila , Thidingkha , Thulo Dumba , Timma , Tiwari Bhanjyang , Walangkha , Yaku , Yangpang Ahale , Ankhisalla , Arkhaule Jitpur , Basantatar , Belhara , Budhabare , Bhirgaun , Bodhe , Budhabare , Budi Morang , Chanuwa , Chhintang , Chungmang , Danda Bazar , Dandagaun , Hathikharka , Jitpur Arkhaule , Khoku , Khuwaphok , Kuruletenupa , Leguwa , Mahabharat , Marek Katahare , Maunabuthuk , Mudebas , Murtidhunga , Parewadin , Phaksib , Raja Rani , Tankhuwa , Telia , Vedatar Amaibariyati , Amardaha , Bavanadov , Babiya Birta , Bahuni , Banigama , Baradanga , Bayarban , Bhaudaha , Budhanagar , Dainiya , Dangihat , Dangraha , Darbairiya , Drabesh , Gopal , Hasandaha , Hathimudha , Hoklabari , Itahara , Jante , Jhapa Baijanathpur , Jhorahat , Jhurkiya , Kadamaha , Katahari , Kathamaha , Kerabari , Keroun , Lakhantari , Madhumalla , Mahadeva , Majhare , Matigachha , Motipur , Nocha , Patigaun , Pokhariya , Rajghat , Ramite Khola , Sidharaha , Sijuwa , Sinhadevi Sombare , Sisabanibadahara , Sisawanijahada , Sorabhaj , Tandi , Tankisinuwari , Tetariya , Thalaha , Warangi , Yangshila Ankhibhui , Bahrabise , Bala , Chepuwa , Dhupu , Diding , Hatiya , Jaljala , Kimathanka , Madi Mulkharka , Madi Rambeni , Makalu , Malta , Mamling , Manakamana , Mangtewa , Matsya Pokhari , Mawadin , Num , Nundhaki , Pangma , Pathibhara , Pawakhola , Savapokhari , Sisuwakhola , Sitalpati , Syabun , Tamaphok , Tamku , Yaphu Aekamba , Amaduwa , Amahibelaha , Aurabarni , Babiya , Barju Bakalauri , Barahachhetra , Basantapur , Bharaul , Bhokraha , Bishnupaduka , Chadwela , Chhitaha , Chimdi , Dewanganj , Ghuski , Dumaraha , Gautampur , Hanshpokha , Harinagar , Haripur , Jalpapur , Kaptanganj , Khanar , Laukahi , Madheli , Madhesa , Madhuwan , Madhyeharsahi , Mahendranagar , Narshinhatappu , Pakali , Panchakanya , Paschim Kasuha , Prakashpur , Purbakushaha , Ramganj Belgachhi , Ramganj Senuwari , Ramnagar Bhutaha , Sahebganj , Santerjhora , Simariya , Sonapur , Sripurjabdi , Tanamuna Angdim , Basantapur , Chhate Dhunga , Chuhandanda , Dangpa , Hamarjung , Hawaku , Isibu , Jaljale , Khamlalung , Morahang , Okhare , Oyakjung , Panchakanya Pokhari , Phakchamara , Phulek , Pauthak , Sabla , Samdu , Sankranti Bazar , Simle , Solma , Sri Jung , Sudap , Sungnam , Thoklung Sagarmatha Zone Ainselu Kharka , Arkhale , Badahare , Badka Dipali , Bahunidanda , Bakachol , Baksila , Barahapokhari (VDC) , Baspani , Batase , Bijaya Kharka , Buipa , Chhitapokhari , Chhorambu , Chipring , Chisapani , Chyandanda , Chyasmitar , Damarkhu Shivalaya , Dandagaun , Devisthan , Dharapani , Dhitung , Dikuwa , Diplung , Dipsung , Dorpa Chiuridanda , Dubekol , Dumre Dharapani , Durchhim , Hanchaur , Indrayani Pokhari , Jalapa , Jyamire , Kaule , Kharmi , Kharpa , Khartamchha , Khidima , Khotang Bazar , Kuvinde , Lamidanda , Lichki Ramche , Linkuwa Pokhari , Magpa , Mahadevasthan , Mangaltar , Mattim Birta , Mauwabote , Nerpa , Nirmalidanda , Nunthala , Patheka , Pauwasera , Phaktang , Phedi , Rajapani , Rakha Bangdel , Rakha Dipsung , Ratancha Majhagaun , Ribdung Jaleshwari , Ribdung Maheshwari , Salle , Santeshwar Chhitapokhari , Sapteshwar , Saunechaur , Sawakatahare , Simpani , Sungdel , Suntale , Woplukha , Wopung , Yamkhya Baksa , Balakhu , Baraneshwar , Betini , Bhadaure , Bhussinga , Bigutar , Bilandu , Chyanam , Diyale , Gamnangtar , Harkapur , Jantarkhani , Kalikadevi , Kaptigaun , Katunje , Ketuke , Khiji Chandeshwari , Khijiphalate , Kuibhir , Kuntadevi , Madhavpur , Mamkha , Manebhanjyang , Moli , Mulkharka , Narmedeshwar , Okhaldhunga , Palapu , Patle , Phediguth , Phulbari , Pokhare , Pokli , Prapchan , Ragani , Rajadip , Raniban , Ratmata , Rawadolu , Serna , Srichaur , Singhadevi , Sisneri , Taluwa , Tarkerabari , Thakle , Thoksela , Thulachhap , Ubu , Vadaure , Yasam Arnaha , Aurahi , Bainiya , Bairawa , Bakdhauwa , Bamangamakatti , Banarjhula , Banaula , Banauli , Barhmapur , Barsain , Basbiti , Bathnaha , Belhi , Belhi Chapena , Bhagawatpur , Bhardaha , Bhutahi , Birpur Barahi , Bishariya , Budebarsaien , Boriya , Brahmapur , Chhinnamasta , Dauda , Daulatpur , Deuri , Deurimaruwa , Dhanagadi , Didhawa , Diman , Gamhariya Parwaha , Goithi , Hardiya , Hariharpur , Haripur , Inarwa Phulbariya , Itahari Bishnupur , Jamuni Madhapura , Jandaul , Jhutaki , Kabilash , Kachan , Kalyanpur , Kataiya , Khadgapur , Khojpur , Ko. Madhepura , Kochabakhari , Koiladi , Kushaha , Lalapati , Launiya , Lohajara , Madhawapur , Madhupati , Mahadeva , Maina Kaderi , Maina Sahasrabahu , Malekpur , Maleth , Malhanama , Malhaniya , Manraja , Mauwaha , Nargho , Negada , Pakari , Pansera , Parasbani , Paterwa , Pato , Patthargada , Phakira , Pharseth , Phulkahi , Pipra (West) , Portaha , Ramnagar , Rampur Malhaniya , Rautahat , Rayapur , Sankarpura , Sarashwar , Simraha Sigiyaun , Siswa Beihi , Sitapur , Tarahi , Terahota , Tikuliya , Tilathi , Trikola Arnama Lalpur , Arnama Rampur , Aurahi , Badharamal , Barchhawa , Bariyarpatti , Basbita , Bastipur , Belaha , Bhadaiya , Bhagawanpur , Bhagawatipur , Bhawanpur Kalabanchar , Bhokraha , Bishnupur Pra. Ma. , Bishnupur Pra. Ra. , Brahmagaughadi , Chandra Ayodhyapur , Chatari , Chikana , Devipur , Dhodhana , Dumari , Durgapur , Gadha , Gauripur , Gautari , Govindapur Malahanama , Govindpur Taregana , Hakpara , Hanuman Nagar , Harakathi , Inarwa , Itarhawa , Itari Parsahi , Itatar , Janakinagar , Jighaul , Kabilasi , Kachanari , Kalyanpur Jabadi , Kalyanpur Kalabanchar , Karjanha , Kharukyanhi , Khirauna , Krishnapur Birta , Lagadi Gadiyani , Lagadigoth , Lakshminiya , Lakshmipur (Pra. Ma.) , Lakshmipur Patari , Madar , Mahadewa Portaha , Mahanaur , Maheshpur Patari , Majhauliya , Majhaura , Makhanaha , Malhaniya Gamharia , Mauwahi , Media, Nahara Rigaul , Naraha Balkawa , Navarajpur , Padariya Tharutol , Pipra Pra. Dha. , Pipra Pra. Pi , Pokharbhinda , Rajpur , Sakhuwanankarkatti , Sanhaitha , Sarashwar , Sikron , Sisawani , Sonmati Majhaura , Sothayan , Sukhachina , Tenuwapati , Thalaha Kataha , Thegahi , Tulsipur Baku , Bapha , Basa , Beni , Bhakanje , Bung , Chaulakharka , Chaurikharka , Chheskam , Deusa , Goli , Gorakhani , Gudel , Jubing , Jubu , Kaku , Kangel , Kerung , Khumjung , Lokhim , Mabe , Mukali , Namche , Necha Batase , Necha Bedghari , Nele , Panchan , Salyan , Sautang , Takasindu , Tapting , Tingla Aaptar , Balaltar , Baraha , Barai , Basabote , Bhumarashuwa , Bhuttar , Chaudandi , Dumre , Hadiya , Hardeni , Iname , Jalpachilaune , Janti , Jogidaha , Katunjebawala , Khanbu , Laphagaun , Lekhani , Lekhgau , Limpatar , Mainamiani , Myakhu , Nametar , Okhale , Panchawati , Pokhari , Rauta , Risku , Rupatar , Saune , Shorung Chabise , Sirise , Sithdipur , Sundarpur , Tamlichha , Tapeshwari , Tawasri , Thanagaun , Thoksila , Valaya Danda , Yayankhu 26°59′N 87°20′E  /  26.983°N 87.333°E  / 26.983; 87.333 Mahendra of Nepal Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev ( Nepali : महेन्द्र वीर विक्रम शाह देव ; 11 June 1920 – 31 January 1972)

8268-478: The traditional agriculture Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS) was established in 1957 as an independent institute for the motive of training agriculture technicians which was later brought under Tribhuvan University's management. In 1964, to process sugar from sugar cane, Birgunj Sugar Mill was established with economic aid from the then Soviet Union in Parsa. Visioning better future prospects of

8374-459: The view of creating more jobs and more revenue to the government. Under this master plan, Hotel management and tourism training center (HMTTC) was established with the economic and technical assistance of ILO and UNDP with the motive to produce skilled workers inside the country in 1972 which was later renamed as Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management . Later the establishment of Royal Nepal Airlines and opening of Himalayan trek for

8480-709: The world that Nepal is an independent nation. Mahendra personally attended the 1st Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade , FPR Yugoslavia , making Nepal one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement . In 2012 B.S, Nepal also became a member of the United Nations. Rishikesh Shah then became the Permanent Representative to the United Nations . On Magha 13, 2012 B.S, King Mahendra appointed Acharya as

8586-462: Was King of Nepal from 13 March 1955 until his death in 1972, which was due to a heart attack, as told in an interview by his personal physician Dr. Mrigendra Raj Pandey. Following the 1960 coup d'état , he established the party-less Panchayat system, which governed the country for 28 years until the introduction of multi-party democracy in 1990. During his reign, Nepal experienced a period of industrial, political and economic change which opened it to

8692-616: Was the landmark contributions made by King Mahendra in reforming education sector. At that time King Mahendra's family raised 16 lakh rupees by selling gold jewelries in order to fund the project. He later modernized Tribhuvan University, creating conditions for higher education in Nepal, and displaced Indian books from the curriculum. He also started production of books in Nepal with the introduction of Jana Shiksha Samagri Kendra Limited. King Mahendra's diplomacy also made arrangements to send Nepali students to study in Russia on scholarships. As

8798-453: Was 95 percent. Seeing this, King Mahendra, established a central bank on 26 April 1956 in order to reduce dependence on India, replace Indian currency being circulated in the market and strengthen the countries' sovereignty by making Nepal independent in foreign currency exchange. Mahendra had managed to bring this dependency below 60 percent. The responsibility of notes issuance was transferred from "Sadar Muluki khana" (Central Treasury) to

8904-472: Was administered as a single political entity from Kathmandu and was treated as a single country by its neighbouring powers including like China , India and Tibet but its citizens never had a unified sense of "Nepali-ness". Even the citizens of the country did not know where and what Nepal was. calling Kathmandu valley as Nepal, lower plains around Birgunj , Biratnagar area as Madesh , upper gorkha region as Gorkha , and western Nepal as Khas and even

9010-470: Was also established in 1965 with help of Chinese aid. Similarly, he started the era of stocks and bonds by issuing the first Government Bond in 1964. To providing a guaranteed market for milk to the rural farmers with fair price and for the purpose of economic advancement of the farming communities Dairy development corporation (DDC) was established in 1969. During the Cold War , Nepal tried to boost

9116-406: Was appointed prime minister by King Mahendra in 1957 (2014 B.S) His cabinet included Education Minister Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota . He tenure was mostly spent in attempts to curtail his own enemies He was later replaced by a government led by Suvarna Samsher Rana . According to General Nara Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana , he was dismissed by King Mahendra because he tried to stage a coup against

9222-473: Was believed to be biggest water project of south Asia at the time of its construction. A similar dam, the Gandaki river dam was built between the period of 1959 to 1964 on the border between India and Nepal at Gandak for the purpose of flood control, irrigation and hydropower generation. Also, Trisuli dam was built in 1971. In 1956 (2013 BS), the first 1728 KW diesel plant of the country was established for

9328-574: Was constructed in Bharatpur , Chitwan to allow former royal family members to relax and hunt wild animals during their visit. The Koshi River Barrage , a product of multiple ideas to control monsoon floods was constructed during his reign between 1959 and 1963 with the motive of irrigation of agricultural fields, flood control and generation of hydroelectricity. In 1959, king Mahendra and Indian prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru jointly inaugurated and laid foundation of Koshi Barrage . Koshi Barrage

9434-549: Was established and it started its first scheduled service in 1958. Nepal at the time lacked all weather and blacktopped airports, except the Tribhuvan International Airport , and for aviation to sustain, other airports were built, including airports in Bhairahawa (later renamed as Gautam Buddha Airport ), Biratnagar , Bharatpur , Dhangadhi , Pokhara and Simara . In 1959 Rajbiraj Airport

9540-457: Was established immediately afterwards. With his initiation, Nepal association of Travel agents was established in 1966. In the same year, eight members of the hotels together established Hotel association of Nepal (HAN) which became one of the main contributors to governmental decisions making regarding tourism. The first casino for the purpose of promoting tourist was established during his reign in 1968. The five-year plan of 1965-1970 devised

9646-669: Was established in New York to develop the Ancient Lumbini area. It was in his time the famous Hippie trail started in Nepal and Nepal's existence started being known to the outside world. The famous Mahendra Cave in Pokhara got his name after he officially inaugurated it and since then it is one of the most visited places in Pokhara . In 1972 a tourism master plan was created emphasizing public-private partnership model with

9752-622: Was established in 1961, and the National Education Advisory Board in 1968 in order to implement and refine the education system. Nepal 's 1965's education plan and 1971's education plan hastened the educational development in the country. In the year 1971 (2028 BS), it was King Mahendra who formulated the education policy of the nation and implemented it by making the Education Act. In this year, Nepal's own education came into operation as an integral part of

9858-661: Was established in 1963 (2020 BS), with objective to make iodized table salt accessible to all citizens. Later, again to deal with the import and export for the purpose of rendering support to the economic development of the country Mahendra established National Trading Limited . On 12 March 1969, (Falgun 29, 2025 B.S) with the help of Chinese aid, Mahendra inaugurated Nepal's First Brick and Tile Factory in Harisiddhi which started its production two months later in Baishakh 17 2026 BS . Similarly, Bansbari leather Shoe Factory

9964-412: Was established in 1971 and Rumjatar Airport and Tumlingtar Airport established in 1972. After, the establishment of country own airlines, air service agreement was needed for which first air service agreement was made in 1963. Mahendra also established Sajha Bus Yatayat in order to provide cheap and accessible transport to the local people in 1961. He built the modern Narayanhiti Palace after

10070-400: Was held on the basis of constitution of kingdom of Nepal 1962. Although political parties officially were banned and the major opposition parties publicly refused to participate, about one-third of the members of the legislative were associated with the Nepali Congress . There were 4,000 village assemblies at the local level, electing nine members of the village assemblies, who in turn elected

10176-399: Was implemented on Falgun 1, 2015 B.S. The Nepali Congress , achieved two-third majority and emerged as the largest party in the election. The Nepali Congress , which emerged as the largest party in the election, elected party president B. P. Koirala as the leader of the parliamentary party and fielded him as Nepal's prime minister. On Jestha 13, 2016 B.S. Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala of

10282-433: Was in circulation in Nepal. By creating a distinct language, distinct currency, distinct dress, distinct political system and distinct religious identity from those of the neighbouring nations, Mahendra created a distinct identity of the people which in turn promoted national unity and nationality. King Mahendra personally funded 2 lakh 50 thousand rupees to build a martyr's gate at Bhadrakali, Kathmandu in order to honor

10388-519: Was increasing in communities, he devised the policy of national language by selecting Khas Kura as the national language as it was the lingua franca and made it nationwide. The language was transformed from lingua franca , to official language and then later to national language . By establishing the Nepal Rastra Bank , King Mahendra made Nepali currency compulsory throughout the kingdom. At that time, 90 percent of Indian currency

10494-506: Was mostly spent in attempts to curtail his enemies while he also tried to stage a coup against the king with the help of the army. However, the head of the army, General Nar Shamsher , being loyal to the king informed him about the coup and KI Singh was immediately dismissed. On 22 January 1962, King Mahendra visited the Janaki Mandir temple after completing his eastern tour. Arvind Kumar Thakur and other anti-panchayat youths under

10600-579: Was officially inaugurated. Some of these airports were later mothballed. In the same year, 1959, His Majesty's Government established Royal Nepal Airlines Cooperation (RNAC) as a public undertaking, although the required law, the Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation Act (now Nepal Airlines Corporation Act) was approved only in 1963 (2019 B.S), when King Mahendra enacted Nepal Airlines Corporation Act. Funds were temporarily transferred from construction of suspension bridges to

10706-488: Was planning to prevent his son from marrying Rana's daughter Ratna under any circumstances. Prince Mahendra did not like the pressure of his father to marry the girl of his choice. King Tribhuvan, on the other hand, was not in favor of expanding relations with the Rana family, even more so with the Shamsher clan. King Tribhuvan was outraged by the insult inflicted on him by Juddha Shamsher, but the dispute had been going on for

10812-674: Was predominated by Indian currencies and facilitated for the elimination of the dual currency period in 1964 in the country and making Nepal independent in foreign currency exchange. Many financial institutions, such as Rastriya Banijya Bank , Rastriya Beema Sansthan , Nepal Co-operative Banks among others were gradually established to make the Nepalese economy more engaging and sustainable. In July 1959, Nepal Industrial Development Corporation started serving as an industrial finance organization to expand Nepalese industries and services, including hotels, and industrial estates. King Mahendra laid

10918-678: Was started in June 1963 and completed with Chinese aid in April 1967 (2024 B.S.) Again, with the aid of Indian government , Tribhuvan Rajpath from Hetauda to Thankot was built. This Rajpath was famously known as "By road" when lots of Indians using this road to travel to Kathmandu. Similarly, another major Highway, the Prithvi Highway was also built under King Mahendra's plan in 1967 (2024 BS ). This highway connects Naubise near Kathmandu to Prithvi Chowk , Pokhara . Kanti Highway ,

11024-560: Was supreme commander of the armed forces, appointed (and had the power to remove) members of the Supreme Court, appointed the Public Service Commission to oversee the civil service, and could change any judicial decision or amend the constitution at any time. To many of the unlettered citizens of the country, the king was a spiritual force as well, representing the god Vishnu upholding dharma on earth. Within

11130-416: Was the main authority for responsible for providing electricity to the citizens. The provision of planning for five years known as the five-year plan started during his reign from 1956. He introduced Company Act for the first time in Nepal on 1964 to facilitate and manage the industrialization of the economy. The highway built by the king has greatly contributed to the all round socio-economic development of

11236-549: Was to resettle people from the Hills to the Terai. However, in 1965, King Mahendra formally endorsed a new population policy to bring equilibrium between population and economic growth. The official policy was firstly to reduce population growth through socio-economic change, secondly through family planning program and only then through resettlement. Following the promulgation of Nepal Electricity Corporation Act 2019, Nepal Electricity Corporation (NEC) came into operation in 1962 which

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