Giving priority to agriculture and infrastructure sector, 7 provincial governments have brought the budget for the next financial year on Sunday. Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati and Sudurpaschim provinces have increased the budget size compared to the current financial year. Gandaki and Lumbini have reduced their budgets citing the limitation of internal revenue sources and reduction of grants received from the Union.

The government of Madhesh and Gandaki provinces has presented a deficit budget and aims to raise internal debt for insufficient funds. Even though funds are not allocated directly to the Constituency Development Program, which was banned by the Supreme Court last year, the state governments have included it in the budget after asking the MPs for plans. All states asked for a list of plans from every MP.

Minister of Economic Affairs and Planning in Koshi Ram Bahadur Ranamgar, Minister of Finance in Madhesh Sunil Kumar Yadav, Minister of Internal Affairs in Bagmati Kundan Kafle and Minister of Internal Affairs in Gandaki Takaraj Gurung presented the budget in the state assembly.

Minister of Economic Affairs Dhanendra Karki in Lumbini, Rajiv Vikram Shah in Karnali and Bahadur Singh Thapa in Sudurpaschim have announced the budget for the next financial year. 

35.87 billion budget in Koshi

The Koshi state government has announced a public budget of 35.87 billion 19 lakh rupees for the next financial year 2082/83. This budget is about 600 million rupees more than the current financial year. Out of the total allocation for the next fiscal year, 18 billion 6733 million (52 percent) is for current expenditure, 17 billion 1065 million (47.7 percent) for capital expenditure and 100 million (0.3 percent) for financial management. 

5 billion 50 million from internal revenue, 12 billion 396 million from federal government through revenue sharing, 8 billion 983 million from equalization grant, 4 billion 570 million from conditional grant, 3917 million from supplementary grant and 5572 million from special grant and 356 million from royalty. It is mentioned that the remaining 3 billion 13 million rupees will be covered from the current year's cash balance.  The

budget includes programs such as upgrading the Shailaja Acharya Heart Disease Center to a specialist hospital, running the 'My Health, My Responsibility' campaign, expanding mental health services, free child treatment, promoting school nursing and health insurance, subsidizing Raithane crops and farmer loans. Programs like implementation of Koshi Tourism Year 2082, extension of social security, Koshi Janata Awas program for underprivileged, start-up and cooperative promotion are also mentioned in the budget. Some controversial and distributive programs are also included in the

budget. 'One Constituency, One Specific Enterprise', Chief Minister's Essential Service Centre, Tea Conference, Revolving Fund, Dhaka Textile Purchase and tourist tour programs for government employees have been arranged. Questions have been raised about the allocation of budget for the construction of structures such as museums, astrology centers and tantric research centers. 

Minister of Internal Affairs Ram Bahadur Ranamar informed that priority has been given to social security, infrastructure development, agriculture, health, tourism and education sectors in the budget. He claimed that the budget will prepare the foundation for the prosperity of the province through inclusive and balanced development. 

Narainara about agriculture in Madhesh

Madhesh state government has brought a budget of 46 billion 58 million 33 lakh 51 thousand rupees for the next financial year. This is 6.13 percent more than the current year. In the current financial year, the Madhesh government brought a budget of 43 billion 89 million 21 lakh 70 thousand rupees. 

16 billion 72 crore 5 lakh 17 thousand (35.89 percent) have been allocated to the operational side and 30 billion 26 crore 28 lakh 34 thousand (64.11 percent) to the capital side. It is mentioned in the budget that the expenditure of the next fiscal year will be 9 billion 5083 million from internal revenue, 7.72 billion 19 million from financial equalization grant, 4.26 billion 18 million from conditional grant, 394 million 45 million from special grant, 358 million 82 million from supplementary grant. According to Finance Minister Sunil Kumar Yadav, 12.35 billion 84 million will be collected from the federal revenue distribution and 10.38 billion 251 thousand from the current year's savings.

There is a plan to manage the shortfall of Rs 2 billion through internal loans. To make agriculture as the backbone of the economy self-sufficient, a plan has been announced under the 'Madhesh to Feed the Country Campaign', 'Production in Madhesh, Expansion in the Country'.

In order to preserve traditional farming in Madhesh, a plan has been introduced to promote the development and expansion of 'Madheshko San, Local Makhan' Makhan farming. The state government has budgeted for 'mango orchards, prosperity of Madhesh', 'water in farms, income with food grains in houses', promotion of two rice crops, 'mobilization of women agricultural volunteers in every ward'. 

The maximum amount of 15 billion 887 million 85 thousand has been allocated for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development. 2.83 billion has been allocated for the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, 2.37 billion 56 lakh 38 thousand for the Ministry of Forests and Environment, and 57.14 million 50 thousand for the Ministry of Labor and Transport.

3 billion 871 million 74 thousand has been allocated for the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, 648 million 89 million 97 thousand for the Ministry of Home, Communication and Law and 3 billion 871 million 74 thousand for the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. 3 billion 57 crore 66 lakh 55 thousand in the Ministry of Education and Culture, 4 billion 41 crore 99 lakh 99 thousand for Energy, Irrigation and Drinking Water and 1 billion 68 crore 73 lakh in the Ministry of Sports and Social Welfare. 

Budget of 67 billion 47 crores in Bagmati

Due to differences between the ruling Congress and UML ministers, the budget has been announced late on Sunday in Bagmati province. Provincial Economic Affairs and Planning Minister Kundanraj Kafle budget allocation of 67 billion 47 crore 73 lakh 27 thousand for the next financial year. This budget is about 3.7 billion rupees more than the current financial year. In the current fiscal year, the state government brought a budget of 64 billion 40 million. 

In the coming financial year, 26 billion 446 million 91 thousand rupees i.e. 38.6 percent and 41 billion 43 million 26 lakh 36 thousand i.e. 61.4 percent of the capital budget have been allocated.

In the budget, 28 billion 878 million from tax and revenue, 6 billion 794 million from other revenue, 41 billion 819 million from federal financial transfers, 16 billion 98 million 94 million from savings and miscellaneous receipts of the current year's accumulated fund are estimated. Minister Kafle said that some new plans have been included in the budget while continuing the plans of the current financial year. 

The Bagmati government is going to transfer 14 billion 15 million 89 million rupees to the local level for the distribution of subsidies and taxes next year. According to the provincial government, 1 billion 66 million rupees will be provided for equalization subsidy, 3 billion 43 million 88 million rupees for conditional subsidy, 2 billion 79 million 86 million rupees for supplementary subsidy, and 76 million 30 million rupees for special subsidy. It is estimated that the state government will transfer 5 billion 500 million rupees in the next financial year for the distribution of vehicle tax. 

Minister Kafle informed that the highest budget allocation of Rs. 7 billion 287 million for the Ministry of Energy and Irrigation, 4 billion 350 million for the Ministry of Social Development, 3 billion 996 million for the Ministry of Forestry and Environment, 3 billion 96 million for the Ministry of Health and 3 billion 677 million for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 

1.1 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, 87.41 million to the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Transport, 77.96 million to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Land and Administration, 62.11 million to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law and 250.78 million to the Ministry of Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation. 

In partnership with the local level to promote tourism, a budget of 120 crores has been allocated to construct a mini Great Wall in Helambu Great Trail, Nuwakot and Sailung. A budget of Rs 255 million has been allocated for the production program 'One Ward, One Agriculture'. 9 crores to establish and operate pesticide residue testing laboratory and 6 crores to establish 4 smart agricultural farms, 5 crores budget has been allocated for subsidized loan interest subsidy program.

Budget reduced by 1 billion in Gandaki 

Gandaki state government has brought a budget of 31 billion 97 crore 99 lakh 99 thousand rupees for the next financial year. This is 998.576 thousand rupees less than the current financial year. In the current financial year, the government brought a budget of 32 billion 978 million 75 thousand.

Minister of Internal Affairs Gurung said that the budget size had to be reduced due to the fact that the internal revenue of the province could not be expanded as expected and the subsidy received from the union was reduced. The provincial government has allocated 12 billion 36 million 66 million 75 thousand (39.5 percent) for current, 19 billion 93 million 24 thousand (59.7 percent) for capital and 25 million rupees (0.8 percent) for financial arrangements.  It is estimated that 7 billion 738 million rupees will be received for financial equalization subsidy, 3 billion 35 million 64 million rupees for conditional subsidy, 63 million 97 million rupees for supplementary subsidy, and 49 million 86 million rupees for special subsidy. 9 billion 79 billion 29 lakh 40 thousand from revenue distribution, 4989 million 77 thousand from royalty distribution, 5 billion 45 million 84 lakh 88 thousand from internal income, 2 billion 245 million 94 thousand rupees from the balance of the current financial year. 

Minister of Internal Affairs Takaraj Gurung stated that 1 billion 750 million of the insufficient amount for the next financial year will be covered by internal loans. Due to the lack of legal and institutional arrangements, domestic debt was not collected before. Necessary arrangements will be made for debt mobilization in the next financial year, he said. He said that the internal loan amount will be spent on productive, job creation and high return plans. 

11.98 billion 98.000 to the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport, 3.888 billion to the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Drinking Water, 3.327 billion to the Ministry of Health and 2.39 billion 51.67 billion to the Ministry of Social Development, Youth and Sports. Similarly, 2 billion 867 million 50 thousand rupees have been allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Management, 1 billion 65 million 40 thousand rupees to the Ministry of Forestry and Environment and 84 million 21 million 93 thousand rupees to the Ministry of Industry and Tourism. 

No programs have been made public in the budget statement covering the plans of MPs. Directly elected MPs from Gandaki were given a 'ceiling' of Rs 4 crores and proportional MPs Rs 2 crores to recommend the scheme. Plans recommended by MPs are prepared to be mentioned in the annual development program booklet. 

The government has allocated a budget of 100 million for the purchase of machines and other necessary materials for printing driver's licenses in the province from the next financial year. The government has announced that it will regulate and manage ride sharing by giving priority to indigenous apps. It is mentioned in the budget statement that the arrangements for payment of vehicle tax through electronic means will be arranged. 

Opposition Maoist Parliamentary Party leader Hari Bahadur Chuman expressed his apprehension that the multi-year plan will not be completed due to the addition of new plans. It seems like they are trying to improve from last year. But there is still a question whether the plans of the past will be stalled or not completed," he said. RPP parliamentary party leader Pancharam Gurung claimed that the government of the two major parties could not come up with a plan to transform despair into hope. He commented that the budget presented by the government is a continuation of the past and ritualistic. 

38 billion 91 crore budget in Lumbini 

The government of Lumbini province, which was unable to earn 3 billion in internal revenue until May of the current financial year, has announced a budget of 38.91 billion

with a target of earning 7.78 billion 4 lakh from internal sources in the next financial year. This budget is 60 million less than the current financial year. In the current financial year, Lumbini brought a budget of 38 billion 97 crores.  23 billion 47 crore 14 lakh 65 thousand and 12 billion 147 lakh 86 thousand have been allocated for capital. 3 billion 42 crore 37 lakh 49 thousand has been allocated for financial transfer to the local level. Minister of Economic Affairs Dhanendra Karki said that the goal is to collect 11.86 billion 56 million from federal revenue distribution, 41.5 million from federal royalty, and 2.829 million from local revenue distribution. Similarly, the goal is to mobilize 8 billion 44 million 44 million from the financial equalization grant, 4 billion 66 million 15 million for the conditional, 514 million for the supplementary, 400 million for the special subsidy and 2 billion from the provincial reserve fund. 

The Lumbini state government has come up with a resolution to achieve the long-term aspirations of 'Prosperous Lumbini: Happy Citizens'. "Increase in production and productivity in agriculture, access to quality education and health services, entrepreneurship development, sustainable infrastructure development, and inclusive development with social justice have been arranged in the budget," Interior Minister Karki said, "The budget will help in reducing economic inequality and poverty by creating productive jobs." It has been announced that Lumbini International Buddhist Summit will be held under the slogan 'Step into Lumbini'. The government has allocated a budget for the promotion of tourism by promoting the policy of 'enjoying the plains, sunbathing in the mountains and climbing the mountains'. 

A budget of 1 billion 90 million has been allocated for the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Transport. A budget of 4.72 billion has been kept for increasing the productivity of agriculture and sustainable development. 1 crore 17 lakh rupees have been allocated to reach the homes of 1 thousand 500 farmers and provide services. There is a budget of 1.5 billion for the Ministry of Agricultural Land Management and Cooperatives, including 21 million for farmer subsidies.

4.95 billion budget has been allocated for health services of the province. 1 billion has been earmarked for Lumbini Regional Hospital in Butwal, which is being built under the project of State Pride. A plan to brand domestic liquor in the state has been put forward. A budget of 15 million has been allocated for printing driving license in the province. 

3.61 billion for the Ministry of Social Development for Education, Women and Children, 3.7 billion for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and 2.54 billion for the Ministry of Forestry and Environment. A budget of 5.62 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Urban Development and Water Supply to complete the construction work of the administrative building under construction in the provincial capital, which is a proud project of the provincial government.

The government has allocated a budget of 2.68 billion for energy, water resources and irrigation. Under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development, a budget of 1.59 billion has been allocated for the provincial transport master plan and provincial road and bridge construction, giving priority to the upgrading and protection of roads of strategic importance. 19 crores have been allocated for Rampur Kapurkot Jeevraj Ashrit Marg in Palpa which is under the project of Pradesh Gaurav. 

The chief whip of the main opposition Maoists and former minister Indrajit Tharu said that this budget is imaginary. "Until now, no annual revenue of 4 billion has been collected," he said, "The budget has taken the target of collecting 7.78 billion in the coming year. It is estimated that 2 billion will be spent from the reserve fund in the event that the government's check bounces while being in deficit, that is all imaginary.' 

 Priority on infrastructure and agriculture in Far West 

Far West Province government has brought a budget

of 33 billion 476 million 48 thousand for the next

financial year 2082/83. This is 1 billion 846 million more than the current financial year. In the current financial year, the state government brought a budget of 31 billion 62 billion 98 million.

In the budget presented by the Minister of Economic Affairs of the province Bahadur Singh Thapa on Sunday, 19.83 billion 2 lakh 6 thousand i.e. 59.25 percent has been allocated for capital. Currently, 10 billion 20 million 81 lakh 42 thousand i.e. 30.49 percent has been allocated. 3 billion 42 crore 77 lakhs i.e. 10.24 percent and 1 crore rupees have been allocated for financial arrangements under intergovernmental financial transfer. It has been mentioned that the state government will receive 9.87 billion 2.5 million from revenue sharing from the federal government, 8.92 billion 5.6 million from the financial equalization grant, 7.66 billion 63 million from the allocated savings from the current financial year, and 4.66 billion 3 million from the conditional grant. Similarly, it is estimated that 1 billion 65 million rupees will be received from internal revenue mobilization, 600 million 26 million rupees from supplementary grants and 516 million rupees from special grants. 15 billion 43 million has been allocated for the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development. The Ministry received a budget of 14 billion 60 million 14 million in the current financial year. 1 billion 316 million has been allocated for provincial and local road improvement projects. It is mentioned in the budget that priority has been given to the construction of roads connecting the centers of Saipal in Bajhang, Sigas in Baitadi and Api Himal Rural Municipality in Darchula. 10 crores have been allocated for the sustainability of the irrigation scheme.

Similarly, the Ministry of Social Development has received a budget of 7.7 billion. Kolti in Bajura, Gokuleswar in Darchula, Belauri in Kanchanpur and Lamkichuha Hospital in Kailali are targeted to be upgraded to state level hospitals. It is mentioned in the budget that 3 billion 300 million will be allocated under the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, one local level, two productions, one hundred and seventy-six commercial pockets will be built and one hundred and seventy-six agricultural and animal technicians will be mobilized. 138.5 million has been allocated to subsidize agricultural loan interest. 

Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forestry and Environment has been allocated 2 billion 34 million 48 million budget. Under the Ministry of Chief Minister's Poverty Alleviation and Small Enterprise Program, it is mentioned in the budget to set up a herb processing center at Dadeldhura. A budget has been allocated to study the feasibility of cable cars in Khaptad, Badimalika, Malikarjuna, Ramaroshan. Similarly, 72.5 million has been allocated for tourism in Badimalika area. 

MP Om Vikram Bhat of the main opposition party, Maoist, alleged that there is no resource assurance in the budget, and the primary needs of the state are not being addressed. United Samajwadi MP Naresh Kumar Shahi opined that the budget does not look encouraging, there is no allocation for big projects and new programs are not prioritized.

Karnali's budget at midnight 

After reaching an agreement between the parties, the budget was presented at midnight on Sunday in Karnali. The provincial assembly meeting scheduled for 3 pm could not be held due to Maoists' obstruction. The Maoists boycotted the meeting saying that the 'Plan Bank' introduced by the state government was opaque and one-sided.

Maoist Parliamentary Party Chief Whip Krishna Bahadur GC said that the government boycotted the meeting because it was trying to bring a single budget. Discussions were held between Chief Minister Yamlal Kandel, Congress Parliamentary Party leader Jeevan Bahadur Shahi and Maoist Parliamentary Party leader Rajkumar Sharma for agreement. 

Rajendra Paudyal, the information officer of the State Assembly Secretariat, said that an agreement was reached at midnight. He said that the parties had reached an agreement even though it was late at night, as the budget had to be brought on June 1 as per the law.

Parbat Portel (Viratnagar), Ajit Tiwari/Kamalesh Thakur (Janakpur), Subas Bidari (Makwanpur), Anup Paudel (Kaski), Ghanshyam Gautam (Butwal), Krishna Prasad Gautam (Surkhet) and Arjun Shah (Dhangadhi)