Finance Minister Wagle carries Nepali handmade paper file for budget speech

english.khabarhub.com · 14 hours ago

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle presented the national budget for fiscal year 2083/84 carrying a file made from Nepali handmade paper, breaking the tradition of using briefcases. This choice, aimed at promoting domestic products and a simple image, contrasts with previous finance ministers like Barshaman Pun and Bishnu Paudel who used bags made from allo fiber. Wagle also wore traditional daura suruwal attire for the presentation.