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Karnali capital expenditure falls to three-year low under new government

The administration in Karnali has failed to establish momentum for infrastructure development after nearly three months in office.

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  • Karnali development budget implementation drops to a three-year low.
  • The new administration has been in office for roughly three months.
  • Leadership took charge shortly after the new financial year began.

Nearly three months have passed since the administration in Karnali came under new leadership shortly after the commencement of the financial year. According to reports, the incoming government has struggled to establish an effective pace for development and construction works across the region. Data indicates that capital expenditure performance has deteriorated significantly, marking the lowest implementation rate recorded over the past three years. Observers note that despite taking charge early in the annual fiscal cycle, the provincial leadership has been unable to steer development activities onto a steady path. Further details from the region show that ongoing projects face delays while authorities attempt to organise administrative processes. Public works in Surkhet and surrounding areas have experienced setbacks due to slow execution rates, drawing attention from various sectors as financial delivery remains constrained. The provincial government continues to face pressure from local stakeholders regarding its spending capacity and project delivery timelines. Officials have yet to announce measures to accelerate fund disbursement before the midpoint of the fiscal year approaches.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/karnali-capital-expenditure-falls-to-three-year-low-under-new-20261028

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