FM Khanal says small, piece meal projects not giving immediate results cancelled
Summary
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal announced the cancellation of small and fragmented projects that do not yield immediate economic benefits, citing budgetary pressures. A Dalit Welfare Bill is being fast-tracked for next parliamentary session presentation.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal stated only small, fragmented projects without immediate economic benefits have been cancelled.
- Decisions were driven by budgetary pressure due to reconstruction needs and election expenses.
- The cancelled projects include those underprepared, not yet in procurement, or lacking immediate returns.
- The Dalit Welfare, Rights and Development Bill is being expedited for presentation in the next Federal Parliament session.
