📅 Data last updated: Fiscal Year 2082/083 mid-year review
FEDERAL
MADHESH
LUMBINI
Fiscal Year 2082/083
This page provides an overview of the decisions taken by the Interim Government following the September protests on FY 2082/83 budget reprioritization and fiscal administrative reforms, and monitors their implementation progress.
Total Federal Budget (Allocated) [1]
NPR 1.96T FY 82/83
Recurrent + Capital + Financial
Total allocation across all budget heads for FY 2082/083.
Actual Expenditure (to date) [1]
NPR 577.9B
29.4% utilization rate
Less than a third of allocated funds have been spent, indicating significant implementation delays.
Federal Ministry Budget Cut [1]
NPR 108.9B
Across 9 ministries
Budget reductions target program and grant allocations, not salaries.
Budget Reprioritization & Fiscal Administrative Reform Compliance — All Governments
| # | Government | Level | Budget Cut / Freeze | Advisor Reduction | Contractual Staff Disc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lumbini Province | Province | 20% | Implemented | Not Applicable |
| 2 | Madhesh Province | Province | 0% | Not Implemented | Not Applicable |
| 3 | Aaurahi RM | Local | Undetermined | Not Implemented | Implemented |
| 4 | Janakpurdham SMC | Local | 20% | Not Implemented | Not Implemented |
| 5 | Birgunj MC | Local | 37% | Not Implemented | Not Implemented |
| 6 | Narainapur RM | Local | 0% | Not Implemented | Implemented |
| 7 | Ghorahi SMC | Local | 70% | Not Implemented | Implemented |
| 8 | Butwal SMC | Local | 20% | Implemented | Implemented |
Provincial BR/FAR Implementation — Secretariat & Assembly
| Province | Reduction of Members at Secretariats of Minister | PA of Provincial Assembly |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbini Province | Implemented | Implemented |
| Madhesh Province | Not Implemented | Not Implemented |
Cut Rate by Organization
Ranks organizations by the percentage of their budget that was frozen or cut, enabling comparison of impact severity.
Percentage of budget cut
Freeze Amount Distribution by Ministry
Shows how the NPR 108.9B total frozen budget is distributed across the nine ministries affected by the freeze.
Share of total NPR 108.9B frozen
This page presents an overview of FY 2082/83 budget reprioritization across the federal, provincial, and local governments and its impacts on agriculture, education, health, and physical infrastructure.
Federal Budget Reprioritization — Election, Reconstruction & Compensation
Original Federal Budget
NPR 1.96T
FY 2082/083
Election Reprioritization
NPR 19.21B
Allocated for elections
Reconstruction
NPR 478.9M
Post-protest reconstruction
Compensation
Inaction
Victim compensation fund
Ministry-wise Budget Freezes and Reductions - Federal Level (FY 2082/083)
| # | Ministry | Original (NPR) | Frozen (NPR) | Revised (NPR) | Freeze % |
|---|
Sectoral Impact of Budget Reprioritization
| Level | Agriculture | Physical Infrastructure | Health | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | No Impact | 12.58% Budget Cut | No Impact | No Impact |
| Lumbini | Stalled Cold Storage & Youth-Agri Grants | Halted New Road Construction | Halted Hospital Equipment & New Facilities | No Impact |
| Madhesh | Inaction | Inaction | Inaction | Inaction |
Source: FY 2082/83 Mid-Year Budget Evaluation Report, MoF
Lumbini Province Budget Status
Original Budget
NPR 38.91B
Additional allocation reference
Reconstruction
Not Allocated
No budget assigned
Compensation
Not Allocated
No budget assigned
Ministry-wise Budget Freezes and Reductions - Lumbini Province (FY 2082/083)
| # | Ministry | Original (NPR) | Frozen (NPR) | Revised (NPR) | Freeze % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Infrastructure Development | 9,920,000,000 | 1,984,000,000 | 7,936,000,000 | 20% |
| 2 | Urban Development & Water Supply | 5,620,000,000 | 1,124,000,000 | 4,496,000,000 | 20% |
| 3 | Health Sector | 4,950,000,000 | 990,000,000 | 3,960,000,000 | 20% |
| 4 | Social Development | 3,610,000,000 | 722,000,000 | 2,888,000,000 | 20% |
| 5 | Agriculture & Land Management | 1,500,000,000 | 300,000,000 | 1,200,000,000 | 20% |
| 6 | Industry, Tourism & Transport | 1,900,000,000 | 380,000,000 | 1,520,000,000 | 20% |
| 7 | Other Recurrent (Admin) | 11,410,000,000 | 2,282,000,000 | 9,128,000,000 | 20% |
| TOTAL | 38,910,000,000 | 7,782,000,000 | 31,128,000,000 | 20% |
Madhesh Province Budget Status
Original Federal Budget
46.583B
FY 2082/083
Reprioritization Area and Amount
Inaction
Reconstruction
Inaction
Compensation
Inaction
Ministry-wise Budget Cut
Inaction
Ministry-wise Budget Freezes and Reductions - Madhesh Province (FY 2082/083)
No budget cuts or freezes applied. All ministries retain original allocations.
| # | Ministry | Original (NPR) | Cut/Frozen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Infrastructure | 15,887,185,000 | 0 |
| 2 | Energy, Irrigation & Drinking Water | 4,419,999,000 | 0 |
| 3 | Health & Population | 6,456,100,000 | 0 |
| 4 | Education & Social Welfare | 3,576,655,000 | 0 |
| 5 | Labour and Transport | 571,450,000 | 0 |
| 6 | Land Management, Agriculture & Cooperatives | 2,830,099,000 | 0 |
Percentage of Budget Reprioritization at Local Levels
| Province | Local Government | Budget (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbini | Narainapur RM | 0% |
| Ghorahi SMC | 70% | |
| Butwal SMC | 20% | |
| Madhesh | Aaurahi RM | 0% |
| Janakpurdham SMC | 20% | |
| Birgunj MC | 37% |
Note: Narainapur has not reprioritized its budget. Aaurahi has reprioritized, but the exact percentage is not available.
Ministry-wise Budget Freeze & Reduction (Federal, FY 2082/083)
Original vs Frozen vs Revised Allocation by Ministry
Compares the original federal budget allocation, frozen amount (NPR 108.9B), and revised allocation for each ministry.
Values in NPR Billion
This page tracks fiscal administrative reforms where the Gen Z protest emerged as an enabling factor for their implementation, particularly across the following eight areas:
- Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
- Single Window System
- GIOMS
- Faceless Audit System
- Unified Business Registration
- Digital Revenue System
- Online PAN Issuance
- Digital Tax Clearance
Federal FAR (8 Areas)
7/8
Implemented or In Progress
Lumbini Province FAR
2/6
Fully implemented
Madhesh Province FAR
2/6
Fully implemented
EFT (Local Govts)
6/6
All local govts implemented
Federal-Level FAR Implementation
Federal FAR Status Overview
Provides a summary view of implementation progress across the eight federal administrative reform areas, highlighting achievements and gaps.
8 reform areas at federal level
Federal Reform Areas
Lists all eight federal reform initiatives with their current implementation status, from full implementation to pending projects.
Status of each initiative
| # | Area | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) | Implemented |
| 2 | Single Window System | At Dept. of Industry |
| 3 | GIOMS | At Min. of Finance |
| 4 | Faceless Audit System | Under Construction |
| 5 | Unified Business Registration | Not Implemented |
| 6 | Digital Revenue System | Implemented |
| 7 | Online PAN Issuance | Implemented |
| 8 | Digital Tax Clearance | Implemented |
Provincial Fiscal Administrative Reform Status — Madhesh and Lumbini
Provincial Fiscal Administrative Reform Score
Compares reform implementation progress between Madhesh and Lumbini provinces across key reform areas using a 0-1 scale.
Implementation score per area (0=No, 0.5=Partial, 1=Yes)
Provincial Fiscal Administrative Reform Heat Map
Visual matrix showing the status of each reform area in both provinces, making cross-provincial comparison easy.
Reform areas across provinces
| Reform Area | Madhesh | Lumbini |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) | Implemented | Implemented |
| Single Window System | Not Implemented | Not Implemented |
| GIOMS | Not Implemented | Partial |
| Faceless Audit System | Not Implemented | Not Implemented |
| Unified Business Registration | Not Implemented | Not Implemented |
| Digital Revenue System | Implemented | Fully Implemented |
| Online Pan Issuances | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Digital Tax Clearance | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Local Government Fiscal Administrative Reform Implementation Matrix
| Reform Area | Aaurahi RM | Janakpurdham SMC | Birgunj MC | Narainapur RM | Ghorahi SMC | Butwal SMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single Window | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| GIOMS | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Faceless Audit | ⚙ | ⚙ | ⚙ | ⚙ | ⚙ | ⚙ |
| Unified Business Registration | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Digital Revenue | ✗ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ | ~ | ✓ |
| Online Pan Issuances | ∅ | ∅ | ∅ | ∅ | ∅ | ∅ |
| Digital Tax Clearance | ∅ | ∅ | ∅ | ∅ | ∅ | ∅ |
Legend:
✓ Implemented
✗ Not Implemented
~ Partial
⚙ Under Construction
∅ Not Applicable
Disclaimer: Reform decision on EFT and Digital Revenue System was initiated by the previous government and implemented after September 2025's Protest.
Federal Expenditure vs Appropriation
Federal Budget Utilization Rate
Tracks how much of the allocated federal budget has been spent to date across recurrent, capital, and financial categories.
Target vs Actual by expenditure category
Federal Expenditure Breakdown
Shows the current distribution of actual federal spending across the three main expenditure categories.
Actual spending distribution
Federal Budget — Appropriation vs Actual
| Category | Annual Target (NPR) | Actual to Date (NPR) | Utilization % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Expenditure | 1,180,980,000,000 | 470,144,500,000 | 39.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | 407,890,000,000 | 19,180,000,000 | 4.7% |
| Financial Management | 375,240,000,000 | 88,600,000,000 | 23.6% |
| Total | 1,964,110,000,000 | 577,924,500,000 | 29.4% |
Lumbini Province Expenditure vs Appropriation
Lumbini Budget Utilization
Measures Lumbini Province's spending progress relative to its annual targets across budget categories.
Target vs Actual by category
Freeze Amount Distribution by Ministry
Shows how the NPR 108.9B total frozen budget is distributed across the nine ministries affected by the freeze.
Share of total NPR 108.9B frozen
Lumbini Province — Budget Revision Detail
| # | Ministry / Budget Title | Original (NPR) | Frozen 20% (NPR) | Revised (NPR) |
|---|
Geographic Coverage — Provinces & Local Governments
Madhesh Province
Non-Implemented
3 Local Governments monitored
Budget Cut
0%
FAR Score
2/6
Lumbini Province
Implemented
3 Local Governments monitored
Budget Freeze
20%
FAR Score
2/6
Map Legend
Implemented Local Govt
Non-Implemented
Partial / Undetermined
Non-Implemented Province
Implemented Province
Local Governments
Provinces Covered
2
of 7 in Nepal
Local Govts Tracked
6
Across both provinces
Fully Implemented LGs
1
Butwal SMC
EFT Adoption
100%
All 6 LGs implemented
Federal Budget Utilisation
Related: Which services were suspended due to budget freezes?
Service Resumption Report →
| How scores are calculated →
Data Sources & Notes
- [1]Federal budget data from officially published budget documents of Nepal, Fiscal Year 2082/083. Off-budget expenditures are not tracked.
- [2]Provincial data covers Madhesh and Lumbini provinces. 6 local governments monitored across both provinces.
- [3]FAR implementation status based on DRCN field monitoring. Full methodology
- [4]Data last updated: Fiscal Year 2082/083 mid-year review. Data courtesy: Democratic Resource Center Nepal (DRCN).
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