Budget for 11th plan estimated to be Nu.225 billion

The Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, is leaving for the Indian capital, New Delhi, tomorrow, to get a clear indication on how much budget will be released for the 11^th Five Year Plan.

The overall budget for the 11th Five Year Plan is estimated to be Nu.225 billion, 80 billion more compared to 10^th Five Year Plan.

Lyonchhen, during a press conference today, said the financing plan will start taking shape only after he returns from India.  “At that time we will have clear indication of how much of the 11^th Five Year Plan has secured financing and it is at that time that we would like to announce first in the parliament what is in store for our nation during the next five years.”

The 11^th Five Year Plan draft will be tabled for discussion in the upcoming parliament session which begins on September 7.