Provincial Inequality
▸ Part of: Provinces Show Wide Economic Disparities, Bagmati Leads National Economy
Despite the adoption of federalism to ensure evenly distributed development, Nepal faces continued backwardness in some provinces, with significant economic disparities persisting. Data shows Bagmati province contributing over a third to the national economy, while others like Karnali contribute minimally. Challenges include weak provincial capacity, corruption, dependence on the center, and varying economic prospects, with issues like lack of agricultural modernization and poor infrastructure exacerbating the problems in provinces like Madhes and Karnali.
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