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About Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA)
With the commencement of democratic polity in the country, attempts were made to shape the home administration according to the needs of the modern system.
According to the Interim Constitution of 1951, a Council of Ministers was introduced and ten ministries were established. The Ministry of Home Affairs was created for the first time to look after the internal affairs of the country. Late Mr. B.P. Koirala is the first Home Minister of Nepal. From 1951 A.D. to 1958 A.D., the country was divided into 35 districts for local governance. A Bada Hakim was appointed in Gadhi, Gaunda, Goswara (zonal and district level units). Three Magistrate offices were established in the Kathmandu valley. In 1956 A.D., the home administration was restructured. The whole country was divided into 7 regions, 32 districts and 74 sub-districts. In 1961 A.D., Nepal was classified into 14 zones and 75 districts. The country was divided into 4 development regions and in 1982 A.D. one more development region was added making five in total. The structure of local administration under the Home Ministry had been subject to change from time to time. The Present Structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs
With the restoration of the multi-party democracy in the country, in 1990 A.D., extensive reforms were made in the organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs. There are 4 Divisions, 5 Departments, 5 Regional Administration Offices, 75 District Administration Offices, 75 District Police Offices and 73 prisons under this ministry. In addition, field offices have also been established in order to carry out the various functions assigned to this ministry.
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