Department of Mines and Geology

The Office of the Auditor General has ordered the immediate collection of Rs 237.7 million in unpaid royalties from mines and mine-based materials. The directive follows findings that royalties have not been paid for over a year and extraction quantities exceeded permitted limits. The collection includes royalty rates, fines, and local development fees.

The Nepali government is prioritizing the energy sector in its upcoming budget, viewing it as crucial for economic prosperity and strategic development. Meanwhile, significant natural gas reserves have been confirmed in Dailekh, though the project faces delays due to an uncertain work schedule.