Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun Tuesday said that development works had been affected due to lack of full-fledged budget.

During an inspection visit to Madhyabindu Community Hospital at Danda in Nawalparasi district, Pun said that development works could not take momentum as the government agencies had to work under partial budgetary arrangements.

Similarly, FM Pun also said that only economic development is must for the improvement in the political system.

Highlighting the need to increase investment in health sector, Pun said that the government was preparing the basis for economic development by increasing investment in various sectors including health and education.

During his visit, Minister Pun also inspected Bhrikuti Paper Factory in the district. nepalnews.com