Sudurpaschim presents Rs 37.70 billion budget for second time
Summary
Sudurpaschim Province has presented a Rs 37.70 billion budget for fiscal year 2026/27 nearly three months late after prolonged disputes over allocations. The budget now goes to the Provincial Assembly for debate and approval before regular government-funded activities can resume.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim Province presented a Rs 37.70 billion budget for fiscal year 2026/27 nearly three months after the fiscal year began.
- The previous budget failed to pass amid disputes within the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML coalition.
- A new government led by Khagaraj Bhatta also faced disagreements over budget size, project selection and ministry-wise allocations.
- The budget relies on internal revenue, federal revenue sharing, grants and Rs 9.65 billion in expected unspent funds from the previous year.
