MP Savitri Malla Objects to Budget for Dailekh Petroleum Excavation Project

Summary

MP Savitri Malla has objected to the insufficient budget of 2 crore 29 lakh rupees allocated for the Dailekh petroleum excavation project, urging the government to prioritize sufficient funding to complete the national pride project.

Key Points
  • MP Savitri Malla criticized the allocated budget of 2 crore 29 lakh rupees as insufficient for completing the Dailekh petroleum excavation project.
  • The project has been ongoing in Jaljale, Dailekh for over a year and expert reports indicate the presence of methane gas lasting 50 years.
  • MP Malla questioned the preparation and framework of the budget allocation for the project.
  • She urged the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies to withdraw the inadequate budget and allocate sufficient funds to prioritize this national pride project.
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