KATHMANDU, June 11: The Madhesh Province Assembly has unanimously approved the province’s policy and programme for fiscal year 2026/27, paving the way for the presentation of the upcoming budget.
The approval came during Thursday’s provincial assembly meeting after earlier disruptions by opposition parties over various demands. Following an all-party meeting called by Speaker Ram Ashish Yadav, Chief Minister Krishna Yadav assured that the concerns raised by opposition parties would be addressed, allowing the House to resume proceedings.
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During the session, Finance Minister Bhattarai presented the principles and priorities for the Appropriation Bill 2083, which will guide the upcoming budget and programmes.
The government said the new budget will focus on better use of available resources, creating an investment-friendly environment, and reducing multidimensional poverty. It also prioritises governance reforms, technology-friendly administration, and agricultural development under the “Made in Madhesh” and “Prosperous Madhesh” initiatives.
The minister also announced plans to discourage fragmented projects and instead focus resources on provincial pride projects. The existing “Beti Bachau, Beti Padhau” programme will be revised with scholarships for girls in science and technology, while full health insurance access will be expanded for extremely poor and Dalit communities.
The provincial assembly has been adjourned until Friday.
