KATHMANDU : Minister for Communications and Information Technology Prithvi Subba Gurung has said that this year’s budget allocation will be based on the classification and priorities of projects. He mentioned that there will be no ‘populist’ budget.

During an interaction to collect feedback for the progress report of Dordi Rural Municipality in Lamjung and for the annual budget and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83, Minister Gurung said that the budget for projects that can only be discussed but not be implemented will be discouraged this time.

As the government’s spokesperson, Minister Gurung also stated, “Many projects have been left unfinished due to excessive spending, and the budget will prioritise completing such neglected projects.”

He said that the projects made without any ‘estimate’ would not be a priority in the budget. Minister Gurung said that the government would lay emphasis on making the national pride projects successful. He said the government was focused on completing national pride projects first.

Lauding the good practices of Dordi rural municipality, he suggested that the local levels focus on plans to improve the living standard of the people, bring economic prosperity and alleviate poverty while making the budget.

The federal government will implement large projects like roads and highways,” he said, “local government should prioritise plans to eliminate poverty and create jobs.”

He mentioned that in the era of information technology, the ministry has emphasised expanding digital access at the local level to make e-governance more effective.

On the occasion, the municipality released a progress report highlighting achievements in agriculture, employment, health, and education.