Energy Minister Shares Budget Implementation Update, Addresses Meter Shortage
Summary
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Shrestha says the current fiscal year’s budget implementation has begun with more contracts moving forward since Shrawan. He also says the shortage of electricity meters is gradually easing as the government distributes them across provinces based on demand.
Key Points
- Minister Biraj Shrestha said the budget implementation process has advanced in its initial phase and more contracts have started this Shrawan than before.
- He said the ministry is coordinating with federal, provincial and local levels to classify and implement projects transparently.
- Shrestha said irrigation responsibilities have largely shifted to provincial governments and conditional grants will be sent in coordination with provinces.
- He added that the shortage of electricity meters is improving, with proportional distribution planned across all provinces.
