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Budget 2024/25: Average life expectancy 71.3 years, literacy 76 percent



KATHAMANDU: Average life expectancy has increased from 60.7 to 71.3 years now.

Announcing the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2081/82 on Tuesday, Finance Minister Barshaman Pun has revealed that Nepali’s life expectancy has increased.

Similarly, the literacy rate has risen from 58% to 76%, as per the same announcement.

Publish Date : 28 May 2024 15:04 PM

‘Cross Border Tourism Council’ set to be formed to boost Nepal–India tourism

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Parties divided over polls as RSP seeks security guarantee, UML doubts feasibility

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Oli meets Deuba as all-party talks continue at Singha Durbar

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MCA-Nepal signs two contracts for road maintenance project

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NEPSE falls 13.88 points, turnover declines

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