Kathmandu: Deliberation on principles and priorities of the Appropriation Bill for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26 is underway in today’s meeting of the House of Representatives.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Nepali Congress Vice-President Dhan Raj Gurung emphasized the importance of state investment in capital formation, arguing that distribution without production cannot lead to socialism. Gurung highlighted the need for effective implementation of socialism by balancing production and distribution and criticized crony capitalism for damaging the country’s economy.
Gurung also advocated for a significant transformation in the education sector, suggesting the establishment of numerous boarding schools across the country. He noted that the current health institutions require better equipment to facilitate necessary reforms in the health sector. Additionally, he proposed that the upcoming budget should focus on investing in religious and adventurous tourism and the production, processing, and marketing of herbs.
Ammar Bahadur Thapa stressed prioritizing quality education and health services and urged the government to prevent recurrent teacher agitations. Abdul Khan highlighted the importance of addressing women and children’s nutrition, setting product prices, and improving hospital conditions, pointing out the need for government attention to issues directly impacting people’s lives.
Deepak Karki criticized the lack of willpower and honesty required to achieve the government’s development goals. In contrast, Sarbendra Nath Shukla suggested that enhancing education quality could attract foreign students and prevent brain drain. Prem Suwal argued that corruption has hindered the establishment of good governance in the country.