Home and Finance Ministries assure regular allocation of funds for Jatras

In response to protests by people in Kathmandu against what they called as non-allocation of budget on Jatras (religious and cultural festivals), the Home Minister has said that the government will continue to bear responsibilities for such funds.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Bamdev Gautam said that government has high respect for traditional festivals like Indra Jatra and Kumari Jatra of Kathmandu.

Likewise, Ministry of Finance, too, has expressed sadness over the protests and has said that it has no intention of obstructing any Jatras.

The Ministry has said that irrespective of what was understood from its earlier circular, the Ministry is ready to play its part in the holding of traditional Jatras.

It has said that it has asked the Culture and State Restructuring Ministry to give continuity to the traditions. nepalnews.com sd Sep 21

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