Puskaar Paudel

More than 800,000 Nepalis are now enrolled in the Citizen Investment Trust, which manages nearly Rs 300 billion in funds through multiple savings, pension and insurance schemes, reflecting growing public trust in formal savings and retirement security.

SSF data show that a total of Rs 18.34 billion has been disbursed to 262,264 contributors from the start of contribution collection in mid-July 2019 to January 13, 2026. The payouts cover various social security schemes, including health, accident, disability, dependent family, and old-age protectio...

The DoNIDCR also reported that around 800,000 cards were damaged during the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, while 13 pieces of equipment across 120 enrollment stations were vandalized.

Despite achieving self-sufficiency in mushroom production, farmers claim that the industry continues to struggle with transportation issues for raw materials and policy ambiguities.