Kathmandu, May 29 – The Government of Nepal has announced a total budget of NPR 1.964 trillion (19 Kharba 64 Arba 11 Crore) for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83.

This is an increase of NPR 104.11 billion compared to the previous fiscal year’s budget of NPR 1.860 trillion (18 Kharba 60 Arba) — a growth of approximately 5.6%.

Budget Comparison Table:

Fiscal Year	Total Budget (NPR)	Increase	Growth Rate
2081/82	NPR 1.860 trillion	—	—
2082/83	NPR 1.964 trillion 11 crore	NPR 104.11 billion	~5.6%

According to the government, this increased budget will be funded through a mix of revenue generation, domestic borrowing, and foreign assistance.

The budget focuses on key areas such as infrastructure development, social security, education, energy, agriculture, healthcare, digital transformation, and employment generation.

This expansion in the budget is expected to boost economic activity, improve development spending execution, and support Nepal’s economic recovery and growth momentum.