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Govt doubles child nutrition allowance to Rs 1,000



KATHMANDU: The government has doubled the child nutrition allowance to Rs 1,000.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle announced the decision while presenting the budget for fiscal year 2026/27 in the Federal Parliament.

Until now, the child nutrition allowance stood at Rs 500. The revised provision aims to strengthen child welfare and nutrition support under social protection programmes.

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