June 26: The Biratnagar Metropolitan City in Morang district has presented a budget of over Rs 3.28 billion for the upcoming fiscal year (FY 2023/24).    
Deputy Mayor Shilpa Nirala Karki unveiled the annual estimate of revenue and expenses in the 12th Municipal Assembly of the Metropolis on Sunday.    
Among the allocated budget, Rs 68 million has been set for the administrative works including operation of the offices while over Rs 1.65 billion has been allocated for the development of physical infrastructures.    
Furthermore, over Rs 39 million has been allocated for economic development. Health sector has received Rs 130 million budgets while education has got Rs 670 million.    
Similarly, over Rs 30 million has been  set aside for good-governance and related sector while over Rs 27 million has been earmarked for disaster management, it was shared.    
Other allocations include a budget of Rs 380 million for major projects at ward level and Rs 200 million for those at municipality level.    
The metropolis has allocated Rs 100 million for the maintenance of the road while over Rs 26 million has been set aside for water purifier centre among others. -- RSS