Karnali Province Government Fails to Meet Revenue Targets
Summary
The Karnali Province Government failed to meet its internal income target for the last financial year, collecting about 7.75 crore rupees less than planned. Dependence on federal grants remains high due to unproductive budget allocations and lack of clear revenue strategies.
Key Points
- Karnali Province Government earned 88.99 crore rupees in internal income for financial year 2082/083, 7.74 crore less than the target.
- The government's internal income has consistently fallen short except in two financial years since the province's establishment.
- Revenue collection includes taxes, royalties, and fees, but taxes under provincial authority remain low.
- Experts and former officials criticize the lack of systematic efforts to increase internal income and overreliance on federal grants.
