BIRGUNJ: Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada has assured that budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2075/76 BS would prioritise Birgunj.

Speaking at a programme organised by the Revenue Advisory Committee under the Ministry of Finance to discuss the government revenue policies and programmes and collect suggestions in this regard, the Finance Minister pledged to give priority to the economic town Birgunj, which contributes over 54 per cent to the total revenue collection, in the new budget.

The Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry facilitated the programme. On the occasion, the Minister pledged to promote those industries making contributions to the nation's economy and improve the policy of business tax.

According to him, syndicate in other areas would be gradually removed as in the transport sector. Meanwhile, he also informed that Nepal would raise the issue of old Indian currency during the Nepal-India meeting so as to seek a solution to the problem.