Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada presented the economic survey for current fiscal year before the parliament on Sunday.

The survey included the economic activities and overall economic condition of the country in the first eight months of the current fiscal year.

Government has a tradition of presenting the survey prior to announcing budget. Minister Khatiwada is presenting the budget on May 29.

The survey has put the economic growth at 5.59 percent while raising the per capita income to $1004.