Guideline introducd to cut down govt expenditure

KATHMANDU, JANUARY 19 :The government has today unveiled a “Guideline to Reduce Current Expenditure, 2022” in the capital. As per it, the administrative and current expenses in the government agencies would be cut down by 15 percent as stated in the national budget of the current fiscal year. With this, non-essential national and foreign trips of government officials will be discouraged. Similarly, engine oil and lubricants would be used only if needed while servicing the two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

Likewise, unnecessary stock of the goods would be discouraged and the ministry's publications would be uploaded to the websites, instead of printing them. Furthermore, non-essential seminars, training, symposium, and such activities would be discouraged while the government halls would be used if such events were conducted. Additional allowances given for budget drafting would not be given and only 50 percent would be given in case it is an obligation.

Likewise, the unnecessary use of ACs, heaters and fans would be discouraged and  bottled water and the toner and cartridge refilled as far as practicable. The ministry has also stated that human resources would not be hired on a contract and daily wage basis, besides the approved posts and the meetings would be held during the office hour.

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