Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has urged the stakeholders and officials to pay attention for the selection of projects of national importance, while submitting projects for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS.

During a discussion with the officials of the Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation held separately in the lead up to the development of upcoming fiscal year's budget, the Finance Minister asked to give emphasis on mega projects considering the role and responsibility of the province and local governments.

The Finance Minister said that the federal government was not necessary to implement projects that the province and local governments do adding that the federalism will be strengthened only if the rights and responsibilities were handed over to the province and local levels.

On the occasion, Minister Paudel said that the new budget will be drafted as per the needs and aspirations of the people by holding consultations with all sides concerned.