Bharatpur: The Bharatpur Metropolitan City has announced a budget of Rs 5 billion 197 million 660 thousand for the fiscal year 2025/26.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the budget was presented by Deputy Mayor Chitrasen Adhikari during the 17th municipal assembly. The financial plan outlines the expected sources of revenue, including Rs 1 billion 80 million from internal revenue, Rs 2 billion 157 million 760 thousand from inter-governmental financial transfers, Rs 319 million from federal revenue sharing, and Rs 140 million 441 thousand from provincial revenue sharing.
The assembly was informed about additional funding sources, which include Rs 5 million from public participation, Rs 700 million from bank deposits, and Rs 30 million from the Road Board Nepal. The deputy mayor highlighted that the budget focuses on ongoing projects, urban infrastructure development, agriculture, education, health, and social development, with a particular emphasis on urban infrastructure.
Significant allocations have been made in the budget, with Rs 600 million designated for completing ongoing projects and Rs 240.5 million for multi-year contract payments. Additionally, Rs 940.78 million has been set aside for ward-level projects. The budget also allocates Rs 40 million each for the partnership to complete the Gautam Buddha International Cricket Stadium and the construction of the metropolitan administrative building.
Furthermore, Rs 90 million has been allocated for the Agriculture and Livestock Development Programme, and Rs 105 million has been earmarked for educational health programmes.