PM directs ministers to bring work plans for budget implementation by June 29

KATHMANDU, June 8: Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has directed the ministers and the secretaries to formulate point-wise work plans by the coming June 29 for the full implementations of policies and programs and budget the government prepared for the fiscal year 2018/19.

The Prime Minister summoned ministers and secretaries to his office today and directed them to create a ground for ensuring the full implementation of budget from the very first day of upcoming fiscal year (Shrawan 1, 2075 BS).

“The ministers and secretaries have received instructions from the prime minister to develop all the required structures, laws and other conditions to ensure the effective enforcement of the budget,” said Finance Minister Dr Yubaraj Khatiwada, who was present at the meeting.

“It is necessary to formulate plans and create an atmosphere enough for facing needs and demands of a modern era. Passiveness and lack of sense of responsibility on part of employees can’t be tolerated,” the Finance Minister quoted as saying the Prime Minister.

According to prime minister’s press advisor, Dr Kundan Aryal, the prime minister reiterating his commitment to adopting a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, advised ministers and secretaries to leave no stone unturned to fulfill their responsibilities towards the people and nation.

PM Oli was of the opinion that it would hold no meaning for government employments to spend time in palm pleasing to win favor of people in power. He urged them just to believe in competency and work efficiency instead and make no effort to win extra favor regarding their interests for various appointments and for transfer and promotion.

Chief Secretary Lok Darshan Regmi assured of full professional dedication of employees to make the budget successful.