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Govt announces 40% investment incentive for agriculture pilot program



KATHMANDU: The government has announced a new pilot program offering a 40 percent investment incentive subsidy for farmers investing in agriculture and livestock production.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle made the announcement while presenting the national budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament.

He said the government aims to transform agriculture into a respectable and profit-oriented business sector.

Under the pilot program, farmers investing at least Rs 20 million in agriculture and livestock production will be eligible for the 40 percent investment incentive grant.

Publish Date : 29 May 2026 16:03 PM

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