Province Government Claims Transparency But Continues Small Project Trend
Summary
Sudurpaschim Province’s budget process is under scrutiny for continuing to include hundreds of small irrigation projects despite claims of needs-based, transparent planning. Chief Minister Khagraj Bhatta says the upcoming budget will try to curb commission dealings, middlemen influence, and irregularities.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim Province Government says it wants a transparent, needs-based budget, but the practice of adding many small fragmented projects continues.
- In Dadeldhura’s Water Resources and Irrigation Division Office, 484 of 488 projects are below 10 lakh rupees, far below the province’s own threshold for small projects.
- Locals allege political influence, middlemen, and commission-based deals in project selection and bill settlement.
- Chief Minister Khagraj Bhatta says the upcoming budget will be impartial, free of commission, and will not repeat past irregularities.
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