KATHMANDU: The Council of Ministers has approved its policies and programs, which are set to be presented at the Federal Parliament today.

As confirmed by government Spokesperson Rekha Sharma, the cabinet meeting held this morning endorsed the government’s programs. These programs will be presented by President Ram Chandra Paudel at a joint session of Parliament.

President Paudel is slated to deliver the government’s policies and programs during the joint Parliament session scheduled for 3 pm today (Tuesday). Additionally, the meeting also gave the nod to the sixteenth five-year periodic plan.