Less money coming in

The virus has slashed remittance flows, so it is necessary to make the most of what you have.

To understand the severity of the impact of Covid-19 on Nepali households due to a decrease in remittance flows, it is necessary to reflect upon the country’s pattern of migration for work. According to the 2011 census, about 25 percent of Nepali households had at least one member away from home for work or study. The