Sudurpaschim Province Government Faces Pressure for Budget Inclusion Amidst Reforms
Summary
The Sudurpaschim Province government prepares its upcoming budget under heavy pressure from local cadres and citizens seeking inclusion of their plans, amid efforts to reduce corruption and focus on major development projects.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim Province government is preparing the budget for fiscal year 2083/084 amid pressure to include local plans.
- Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah emphasizes systematic project selection based on criteria to avoid influence and corruption.
- Past issues involved commission-based plan sales and manipulation of budget documents, which the current government aims to eliminate.
- The new budget will focus on larger, impactful projects in health, education, agriculture, and tourism, with constrained revenue affecting allocations.
