Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has expressed belief that the budget for the fiscal year 2082/83 will help bolster the national economy. The Finance Minister made this statement while responding to queries during the general discussion on the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure at the National Assembly meeting. He emphasized that the budget is not just a dream but an actionable plan that aims to realize ambitions.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Finance Minister asserted that the budget would set an example in terms of implementation. He stated that the budget has been crafted to be actionable, with its size, estimates, and project proposals tailored for effectiveness. Paudel added that the government is targeting a 6 percent economic growth and aims to contain inflation at 5.5 percent by the end of the coming fiscal year.
The Finance Minister highlighted that the budget would lay a firm foundation for strengthening the national economy. He also noted that past projects would be realized through the new budget, underscoring its role in continuing developmental progress.