Minister Mehta said work on drafting a mental health act would be taken forward as a priority, according to remarks reported by Nepali media on October 12 and 13, 2026. Mehta did not provide further details about when drafting would begin or what the proposed law would contain.
Drafting to receive priority
The reported remarks signal that the proposed legislation is intended to move forward on the government’s agenda. However, the available information does not describe the drafting process, identify who will prepare the bill or say when a draft might be completed.
Mehta also did not outline the scope of the proposed act. No provisions, policy objectives or implementation arrangements were specified in the reports summarized here. The statement therefore establishes a priority for drafting, but does not clarify what protections or responsibilities the legislation may set out.
Timeline and details remain unclear
The minister gave no timeline for the work. It is not clear from the reported remarks when the drafting process will start, when a draft could be made public or whether any further announcements are planned.
The reports likewise did not provide details about consultation or the next steps toward preparing the proposed law. Until further information is released, the content and timetable for the mental health act remain unspecified.
