Gandaki Province utilized only Rs 5.33 billion, or 16 percent, of its Rs 31.97 billion budget in the first half of the fiscal year. This marks a decline from last year’s 19 percent expenditure over the same period. Capital spending remained particularly weak at 14.13 percent, with administrative disruptions following the Gen Z protests cited as a key factor. Revenue collection also lagged, reaching just 31.72 percent of the annual target.
