The budget circle: Who really pays for Nepal’s budget?

Every year, Nepal’s budget arrives with big promises. The government announces new roads, hospitals, tax changes, subsidies, allowances, and support for different groups. Political parties claim victory. Social media becomes full of instant opinions. For a few days, the budget becomes the most discussed document in the country.

But in all this noise, we often fail to ask one simple question: where does the government’s money actually come from?