Government committed to expanding social security scheme: PM Oli

November 26, Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has affirmed the government’s commitment to a broader concept of social security. In a message of best wishes for the 7th Social Security Day on Tuesday, PM Oli stated that the government is actively working to implement the social security scheme systematically.

“Currently, there isn’t a situation in the country where citizens feel a lack of protection or guardianship. For the welfare of citizens, both the State and the government are present,” PM Oli emphasized.

He argued that the government prioritized social justice and dignity on its path to prosperity, adding that the government’s devotion to its people ensures that no one was left helpless. According to PM Oli, social security is enshrined as a fundamental right for citizens in the constitution.

“To realize the broader concept of social security, the government is preparing an action plan, along with associated programs and budgets, and enforcing these accordingly,” he noted.

Furthermore, he recalled that it was the CPN UML-led government that first launched a social security scheme in 2051 BS, providing monthly allowances to senior citizens, single women, and those in need. The PM said this concept of social security had contributed to establishing a welfare state characterized by social justice and equality.

“In our journey to the current state, we have recognized social security as an integral part of social life, the State, and social engineering,” PM Oli remarked, adding that a contribution-based social security scheme was recently introduced to acknowledge the individual’s role in social security.