DHARAMSHALA: The Kashag has finalised the budget proposals of all the departments and offices of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) for the financial year 2014-15. Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay and Finance Kalon Tsering Dhondup reviewed and finalised the budget proposals during a meeting held from 16 – 22 January.
The budget proposals include income and expenses of all the departments, offices and autonomous bodies of the CTA for the preservation and promotion of religion and culture, rehabilitation and welfare of Tibetans in exile and newly-arrived Tibetans, education and scholarships, promotion of democracy, entrepreneurship and women empowerment, information and international relations and healthcare programmes.
The finance department will submit the consolidated budget proposal to the parliamentary secretariat, for discussion and approval of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile during their forthcoming budget session.