Banking News – Thirteen local governments in Nepal have yet to unveil their budgets for the current fiscal year 2026/27, while 740 of the country’s 753 local governments have already presented their budgets and begun implementation.

According to data submitted by local governments through the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation portal, 10 local governments in Madhesh Province have not yet presented their budgets.

The local governments yet to announce their budgets include Sukhipur Municipality and Aurahi Rural Municipality in Siraha; Kamala Municipality in Dhanusha; Garuda Municipality, Katahariya Municipality, Fatuwa Bijayapur Municipality, Maulapur Municipality, and Yamunamai Rural Municipality in Rautahat; and Chhipaharmai Rural Municipality and Pakaha Mainpur Rural Municipality in Parsa.

Outside Madhesh Province, Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City in Koshi Province, Kotahimai Rural Municipality in Rupandehi, and Shuddhodhan Rural Municipality in Kapilvastu of Lumbini Province have also yet to present their budgets.

In Koshi Province, 136 out of 137 local governments have already announced their budgets. Meanwhile, all local governments in Bagmati, Gandaki, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces completed the budget announcement process before the end of the previous Nepali month (Asar) and have already begun implementation.

Under Nepal’s Constitution, the federal government presents its budget on Jestha 15, provincial governments on Asar 1, while local governments are required to announce their budgets during the month of Asar.

Officials said that political disputes, technical challenges, and administrative issues have delayed the budget presentation in the remaining local governments.

Ministry Directs Officials to Remain at Offices During Disaster Season

Separately, the Ministry has instructed Chief Administrative Officers and District Coordination Officers to remain present at their offices throughout the ongoing monsoon disaster season to ensure uninterrupted public service delivery.

Citing the increased risk of floods, landslides, and other monsoon-related disasters, the Ministry directed officials to stay on duty, actively coordinate disaster response efforts, and participate in decision-making processes.

Officials currently on leave have been instructed to shorten their leave and report back to their respective offices immediately.

The Ministry also urged continuous coordination with District Administration Offices, security agencies, provincial governments, and federal authorities regarding disaster-related information, rescue operations, relief distribution, damage assessments, and other emergency response activities.

Furthermore, it stated that officials may leave their offices only with prior approval from the relevant authority and after ensuring appropriate arrangements for the continuity of official responsibilities.