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KATHMANDU: The meeting of Nepal’s House of Representatives is scheduled to take place today at 11:00 AM, according to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, with key legislative and economic agenda items lined up ahead of the national budget announcement for the upcoming fiscal year.
One of the major items on the tentative agenda includes tabling the Intangible Cultural Heritage (Protection) Bill, 2081 (2024/25), which originated in the National Assembly and has been received by the House of Representatives along with a formal message from the upper house. The proposed legislation aims to establish a legal framework for the preservation and promotion of Nepal’s rich intangible cultural heritage, including traditional arts, customs, practices, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Likewise, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina is scheduled to present a proposal seeking deliberation on the Film Bill, 2082 (2025/26), which also originated in the National Assembly. The proposed bill is expected to modernize Nepal’s film industry regulatory framework, promote domestic cinema, and strengthen governance in the entertainment sector.
The primary focus of today’s parliamentary meeting, however, will be the presentation of the Economic Survey for Fiscal Year 2025/26 (2082/83 BS) by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Waglé. The economic survey, a key pre-budget document, provides a comprehensive assessment of Nepal’s economic performance during the current fiscal year and outlines the broader macroeconomic outlook.
The survey is expected to include detailed analysis of major economic indicators such as economic growth, inflation, revenue mobilization, foreign trade, investment trends, tourism, agriculture, industrial production, employment, energy, banking, and the financial sector. It also highlights key achievements, economic challenges, and policy directions that could shape the government’s fiscal priorities.
In Nepal, the government traditionally presents the economic survey ahead of the annual national budget, making it a critical document for businesses, investors, economists, and policymakers seeking insight into the country’s economic trajectory and fiscal strategy.
Meanwhile, Finance Minister Waglé is also scheduled to release a report on the latest status of Nepal’s public enterprises on Thursday. The report is expected to provide an updated overview of the financial health, operational performance, profitability, and structural challenges of state-owned enterprises.
The government is preparing to unveil the national budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 BS (2026/27 AD) on Jestha 15 (May 29, 2026). The upcoming budget is being closely watched by the private sector, investors, development partners, and the broader public amid concerns over slowing economic activity, weak capital expenditure, revenue pressures, private sector confidence, investment mobilization, and job creation.
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