KATHMANDU, March 23 -- Disappointing voters who expected rapid and meaningful development following the restructuring of the country, the provincial governments have spent only a minimum amount from the budget for the current fiscal year. Lack of identification of priority areas and of proper work plans has hit budget expenditure and the development process.
The first phase of federalism in practice has thus left people unexcited. When they released a year's progress under the budget a month ago, they had cited many programs and projects as being 'underway'. However, the expenditure sheet now suggests a different picture. As per the data provided, Province 1 has spent just 11.1 percent of its budget, Province 2 has spent 12 percent, Provin...