Governor of Koshi Province

Governor of Koshi Province
कोशी प्रदेश प्रमुख
since 20 August 2021
Governor's Office
Government of Koshi Province
StyleHis Excellency
StatusHead of state
Reports toPresident of Nepal
ResidenceBhainsepati[1]
AppointerPresident of Nepal
Term length5 years
Inaugural holderGovinda Subba
Formation2018
(6 years ago) (2018)
Salary76,240 Nepalese rupees (NPR)[2]

The governor of Koshi Province is the nominal head of state of the Koshi Province of Nepal and a representative of the President of Nepal. The governor is appointed by the President for a term of five years. The governor's powers are mostly ceremonial and the executive powers of the governor are exercised by the chief minister of Koshi Province, who is the head of the executive of the state government of Koshi Province.[3][4][5]

The incumbent, Parshuram Khapung, is serving as the governor of Koshi Province since 11 November 2021.[6][7]

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  2. ^ "Know how much a minister, an MP and other high officials earn in Nepal". Online Khabar. 7 September 2021. Archived from the original on 7 September 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Part -13 State Executive – Nepal Law Commission". Retrieved 2020-06-05.
  4. ^ Article Schedule 6 of the Constitution of Nepal (September 20, 2015)
  5. ^ Article Schedule 9 of the Constitution of Nepal (September 20, 2015)
  6. ^ abhinash (2021-08-20). "Yadav Chandra Sharma appointed as the Bagmati state chief". Retrieved 2023-03-09.
  7. ^ "Yadav Chandra Sharma appointed Bagmati Governor". english.ratopati.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-03-09.