Has Koshi Province's Capacity Increased or Decreased?

Seven years since its establishment, Koshi Province's governance capacity remains a subject of intense debate. While provincial advocates highlight infrastructure projects like multi-year roads and community buildings, critics decry systemic inefficiencies – from ballooning administrative costs (with NPR 3.3 billion spent on "other refunds" last fiscal year) to capital expenditure dropping by NPR 4 billion over three years. The province struggles with institutional memory, having begun operations without offices, laws, or procedures under founding CM Sherdhan Rai.

Financial Mismanagement Emerges as Key Concern