GANDAKI Budget Discrepancy: Industry-Tourism Funds Significantly Higher Than Reported

A significant discrepancy has emerged in the Gandaki province's budget concerning funds allocated for industry and tourism. While the budget schedule indicated approximately 920 million, the reported figure presented in a statement reached 2 billion. This substantial difference has led to discussions among officials, including Chief Minister Pandey. The conclusion reached was that correcting the statement to reflect the accurate figure and informing the parliament would be the appropriate course of action. The discrepancy raises questions about budget transparency and reporting accuracy within the provincial government.

The budget discrepancy in Gandaki province highlights potential issues with financial reporting and transparency, impacting public trust and accountability.