Local and Provincial Governments Demand Greater Fiscal Autonomy from Federal Center
Summary
Local and provincial governments in Nepal are demanding greater fiscal autonomy and insisting that the federal government refrain from intervening in projects valued under 50 million rupees.
Key Points
- Local and provincial governments demand the federal government not intervene in projects valued under 50 million rupees.
- Representatives emphasized that budget allocations must adhere to established ceilings at local and provincial levels.
- Sudurpashchim Province State Minister Prakash Bam called for conditional grant prioritization and relief plans for damages from vandalism during the Gen-Z movement.
- The meeting stressed the need for decentralization and clarity in budget allocation aligning with federalism principles.
