Upcoming Budget to Focus on Economic Transformation: Finance Minister Wagle
Summary
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced that the upcoming national budget will focus on economic transformation, improved governance, and reforms in state-owned enterprises, while addressing money laundering and external conflicts' impact.
Key Points
- The upcoming national budget will prioritize economic transformation and strengthening economic governance.
- The government plans to introduce reforms and new operational models for state-owned enterprises including Gorkhapatra Corporation.
- Investigations against money laundering will be intensified as part of efforts to remove Nepal from the FATF grey list.
- Government has implemented a two-day public holiday per week in offices to reduce fuel consumption amid the Middle East conflict.
