Amid high expectations from industry and public, Nepal Government has announced its much-awaited Federal Budget for FY 2019-20 (2076-77) on May 29, 2019.<\/p>\n
Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada presented an NPR 1.53 trillion budget<\/strong> for the new fiscal, up from NPR 1.315 trillion for FY 2018-19<\/a>.<\/p>\n Speaking at the budget unveiling event, Minister Khatiwada said that a foundation has been laid to achieve close to the two-digit economic growth of 8.5 percent<\/strong> through the new budget.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The newly-released budget aims to end absolute poverty and involve locals\u2019 participation in development projects.<\/p>\n
\nNepal Federal Budget FY 2019-20: Key Highlights<\/h2>\n