PM says budget source has been ensured for Budhigandaki Project

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has pledged that there would be no budgetary constraint issues for the implementation of Budhigandaki Reservoir-based Project.

Speaking at a programme entitled “The Prime Minister with People’s Representatives and Stakeholders” organised by the Barpak Sulikot rural municipality in Gorkha today, he said the budget resources for Budhigandaki, the project of national pride, has been ensured.

“Now there is no confusion over the availability of the budget for the project. The government, through the Cabinet meeting recently, decided to allocate five percent of revenue from the physical infrastructure sector, to the project.”

The 1,200-megawatt project will be implemented soon, according to the Prime Minister who believes that the project implementation will pave the way for economic development, prosperity and job opportunities in Gorkha in the future.

PM Prachanda, who is also the House of Representatives (HoR) member from the Gorkha constituency-2, said he is committed to implementing words he gave before the Gorkha folks during the election campaign period.

Discussions are in progress to revive the Gorakhkali Rubber Industry based in Deurali of Gorkha, according to the Prime Minister

Pressing an idea for upgrading the Aanppipal Hospital in the district to a 50-bed health facility, he pledged to initiate towards that end.