The National Planning Commission (NPC) has finalised the approach paper for the upcoming annual budget and the interim three-year plan.

Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala a meeting of the NPC held at Baluwatar Tuesday, which finalised the approach paper. Finance Minister Dr Ram Sharan Mahat, NPC vice chairman Jagadish Chandra Pokharel and NPC members were present at the meeting.

On the occasion, PM Koirala directed the NPC officials and finance minister to prioritise the reconstruction of infrastructure destroyed during the period of insurgency in the upcoming budget.

The upcoming budget will give special focus on construction of road networks, education, expansion of telecommunication facilities and establishing peace, it is learnt.

The meeting also decided to call the meeting of the National Planning Council soon to finalise the upcoming budget and interim three-year plan.

Meanwhile, PM Koirala today met former Chief Justice Bishwop Nath Upadhyaya and asked him to lead the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Reports quoting sources said that Upadhyaya turned down the PM’s proposal.