Sainik Kalyan Kosh Enhances Welfare for Soldiers and Families

Kathmandu. The Sainik Kalyan Kosh has been developed as an institutional basis for ensuring the social security of serving and retired soldiers and their dependent families. The Nepali Army has been operating education, health, skill development, employment, and economic security programs for them through the Sainik Kalyan Kosh since 2032 BS.

According to Army Spokesperson and Brigadier General Rajaram Basnet, the fund's contribution is not only limited to the welfare of soldiers' families but has also been supportive of the government's efforts in education, health, skill development, and social security. Currently, 1 million beneficiaries are taking advantage of these facilities and concessions. Similarly, about 40,000 students are studying on scholarships in military schools, while more than 110,000 personnel have benefited from concessional loans.