Kathmandu, July 13 -- The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) on Sunday unveiled a budget of Rs25.76 billion for the fiscal year 2025-26, slightly up from last year's Rs25.70 billion. The budget was presented by Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol during the 17th municipal assembly meeting on Sunday.

Unveiling the budget, Dangol said that Rs25.11 billion will be sourced from the internal consolidated fund, while the remaining Rs650 million is expected from external sources.

As in previous years, infrastructure development has received the largest share of the budget, with Rs12.80 billion (51 percent) being allocated for that. This includes continued focus on roads, sanitation, and public utilities.

Social development comes next, receiving Rs5.02 ...