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The parliamentary committee will now review the submitted amendments, hold detailed discussions and prepare a revised version of the bill before sending it back to the House of Representatives. The final shape of the third amendment to the Nepal Rastra Bank Act will depend on how lawmakers address these competing priorities during the remaining legislative process.

The introduction of the portal reflects an attempt to move irrigation project management from a reactive approach to a proactive one. If effectively implemented, the system could become an important tool for improving transparency, reducing delays and ensuring that major irrigation investments deliver results within planned timelines.

The success of this strategy will depend on how effectively the central bank balances reserve accumulation, inflation control, banking system liquidity, and overall financial stability in the coming fiscal year.

If properly managed, these initiatives could help expand financial inclusion, support small businesses, improve credit efficiency, and create a more flexible financial ecosystem for Nepal’s evolving economy.

For now, the unchanged policy rates combined with the possibility of a narrower interest rate corridor represent a cautious but flexible approach aimed at maintaining economic stability while supporting recovery.