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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

National Sports Council recalls CAN spokesperson Chumbi Lama

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EU diplomatic delegation arrives at Singha Durbar for talks with Prime Minister Balen Shah

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Strong winds likely in 11 districts across five provinces today

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