Karnali Minister Allocates 5 Crore Rupees for Constituency Projects
Summary
Karnali Province's Social Development Minister Ghanshyam Bhandari has included a 5 crore rupee housing project in his constituency budget beyond his ministry's scope, prompting the Chief Minister to state the plan will not be implemented due to policy constraints.
Key Points
- Social Development Minister Ghanshyam Bhandari allocated 5 crore rupees for two 'Safe Citizen Housing' programs in his own constituency beyond his ministry's official scope.
- The projects target wards in Bhairabi Rural Municipality and Dullu Municipality in Dailekh Constituency No. 2 (A), which is Minister Bhandari's home area.
- Karnali Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel clarified these plans have no policy provision and will not be implemented.
- Minister Bhandari justified the allocation citing exclusion of the programs by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Urban Development.
