Sources

Every update on TrackMySarkar must be backed by a verifiable public source. Here are the types of sources we accept.

Our sourcing principles

  • Every status update must link to a specific, dated, publicly accessible source.
  • We prefer primary sources (official government documents) over secondary ones (news reports).
  • A single news outlet reporting alone is insufficient for significant status changes — we look for corroboration.
  • Social media posts, unofficial statements, or anonymous sources are never used.
  • Party press releases alone are not considered sufficient — they are one party's claim and must be independently verifiable.

Accepted source categories

Official Government Sources

  • Office of the Prime Minister press releases
  • Ministry announcements and policy documents
  • National Planning Commission reports
  • Government of Nepal official gazette (Rajpatra)
  • Ministry of Finance budget speeches and documents

Parliamentary Records

  • House of Representatives session proceedings
  • National Assembly session proceedings
  • Parliamentary committee reports
  • Passed bills and legislation

Official Data & Reports

  • Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) publications
  • Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) reports
  • Government audit reports (OAGN)
  • Sector-specific regulatory body publications

Credible News Reporting

  • The Kathmandu Post
  • Republica
  • Ratopati
  • OnlineKhabar
  • Setopati
  • Kantipur (for significant verified reports)

International Sources

  • World Bank Nepal country reports
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB) Nepal assessments
  • IMF Article IV consultation reports
  • UN agency reports covering Nepal

Suggest a source

If you have found a credible source that provides evidence of progress (or lack of it) on a tracked promise, we encourage you to bring it to our attention. See our Methodology for how we evaluate evidence.