Elderly Chepang without citizenship, deprived of social security allowance
kathmandupost.com · Sat Mar 21 15:33:02 GMT 2026

Around 30 percent of Chepangs in Kailash and Raksirang reportedly lack citizenship.
Lack of citizenship certificates has left many elderly members of the marginalised Chepang community in Makawanpur district unable to receive social security allowances. This shows how people in remote areas struggle with administrative hurdles.
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