Hetauda: Deputy Mayor Rajesh Kumar Baniya presented a budget of Rs 2.9 billion for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26 at the municipal assembly of the Hetauda Sub-municipal Corporation today.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the budget presentation was preceded by the inauguration of the municipal assembly by Mayor of Hetauda Meena Lama. Mayor Lama stated that the city has adopted a policy to transform Hetauda into a city with modern facilities. This initiative aims to foster the development of agricultural production, tourism, art, and culture through the establishment of a project bank.
Mayor Lama also highlighted plans to formulate and implement a master plan to elevate Hetauda to the status of an industrial development village. Additionally, there are proposals to upgrade Hetauda Hospital to provide quality healthcare services, particularly targeting the poor Dalit, indigenous peoples, and nationalities.
Deputy Mayor Baniya, along with Ward No. 4 Ward Chair Navin Kumar Sigdel and others, emphasized the importance of ensuring that the budget transcends party interests. The focus should be on meeting the needs of the people by developing physical infrastructure and linking economic prosperity with good governance.
Spokesperson Sabin Neupane stated that the budget unveiled today will be subject to discussion and approval in the municipal assembly meeting slated to begin on July 11.