File photo. Editorially reviewed news summary. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle announced the allocation of NPR 200 crore in the fiscal year 2083/84 budget for the improvement of housing facilities for Nepali Army soldiers. Previously ongoing under the ‘Bunker to Barrack’ initiative, the program’s name has been changed to ‘Housing Improvement Program’ for this budget allocation.
Kathmandu, 15 Jestha – NPR 200 crore has been earmarked in the fiscal year 2083/84 budget for upgrading the housing standards of Nepali Army personnel. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle disclosed this information while presenting the budget. Although the budget had been allocated earlier for housing improvements under the ‘Bunker to Barrack’ scheme, this time the program’s name has been officially changed to ‘Housing Improvement Program’ for budget purposes.
