Nepal moves towards nationwide child grant expansion

High-level stakeholders — including MPs, senior government officials, development partners, and civil society representatives — urged stronger investment in early childhood.

Nepal is poised to expand its Child Grant programme from 25 to all 77 districts and increase the monthly amount from Rs532, beginning in Fiscal Year 2025/26. The move reflects a renewed commitment to children’s rights and social protection, as enshrined in Nepal’s Constitution and the Child Rights Act 2018.