February 17: Bharatpur Metropolitan City has been ahead of other six metropolises across the country in terms of performance evaluation (PE).

PE of local levels is based on their whole performance ranging from the budget allocation to programme implementation.

The National Natural Sources and Fiscal Commission evaluates performance of the government of all levels based on their performance index so as to recommend for the fiscal equalization grants provided by the government to province and local level equity on the basis of their expenditure need, their capacity in generating revenue and the efforts they make. 

The Bharatpur metropolis has received highest 72.22 percent points. Similarly, Biratnagar Metropolitan City has stood second with 59.24 percent points, followed by Lalitpur with 58.43, Kathmandu with 56.52, Birgunj with 53.23 and Pokhara with 48.66 points. 

Bharatpur metropolis is located in Chitwan district. Of seven local levels in Chitwan district, Bharatpur has scored the highest points.  Similarly, Rapti Municipality has received 70.88 percent points, Kalika Municipality 56.75, and  Ichhakamana Rural Municipality 59.51 points.

Likewise,  Ratnanagar Municipality has received 57.63 points, Khairahani Municipality 55.83 and Madi Municipality 60.15 points.  Bharatpur metropolis is ahead in terms of the construction of physical infrastructures and other performance in the country, said the metropolis mayor Renu Dahal. 

"The metropolitan city has been able to score the highest points in performance evaluation due to the efforts put in by its employees, people's representatives and service seekers' support," said metropolis' deputy mayor Chitrasen Adhikari.  ---RSS