Koshi Province Spends 36% of Budget in 10 Months

Summary

Koshi Province government has spent only about 36% of its total Rs 36 billion budget in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2082/83, with capital expenditure notably slow. The government must spend the remaining budget in two months.

Key Points
  • Koshi Province spent only 36% of its Rs 36 billion budget in the first 10 months of fiscal year 2082/83.
  • Capital expenditure is particularly lagging with only Rs 5.29 billion spent out of Rs 17.14 billion allocated.
  • The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development, with the largest budget allocation, has spent only Rs 3.24 billion so far.
  • Revenue collection improved, with Rs 25.05 billion collected by the end of Baisakh, including internal and federal grants.
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