INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, MARCH 28Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal emphasized ending the recurring situation of requesting budgets
every fiscal year without effectively spending the capital allocation.
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Speaking at the 52nd meeting of the National Development Problem Resolution Committee held at Singha Durbar on Thursday, Prime Minister
Dahal questioned the inefficient utilization of the capital budget."In the first six months of the current fiscal year, the government's
overall low capital expenditure is concerning
This issue must be addressed within the remaining period," Prime Minister Dahal stated.
He instructed all ministers and
chief ministers to take charge of development and construction efforts to ensure full utilization of the available budget, emphasizing
measures to enhance capital expenditure.Prime Minister Dahal acknowledged the progress of some ministries and national pride projects while
urging all projects, including Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multi-Purpose Project, Kaligandaki Corridor (Gaindakot-Ramdi Section), and Lumbini
Area Development Trust, to achieve 100% results within the stipulated timeframe.Highlighting the economic benefits of government spending,
he stressed the importance of timely expenditure to mobilize resources from the private sector, cooperatives, communities, and development
partners.He advocated for a shift towards result-oriented thinking across all government sectors, emphasizing the need to uplift the morale
of the people by safeguarding the achievements attained through political struggles.Prime Minister Dahal underscored the importance of
objective and effective monitoring and evaluation, urging the completion of national pride, transformative, and priority projects within
designated timelines and budgets.Moreover, he mentioned amendments to project-related standards and emphasized budget preparation to address
infrastructure development disparities and duplication, aligning with the government's policy priorities for good governance, social
justice, and prosperity.He also stressed the incorporation of government policy priorities into the Periodic Plan.The meeting was attended
by Deputy Prime Ministers Raghubir Mahaseth, Rabi Lamichhane, and Upendra Yadav, along with government ministers, provincial chief
ministers, NPC Vice Chairman Dr
Min Bahadur Shrestha, Government Chief Secretary Dr
Baikuntha Aryal, and secretaries from various ministries.
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