This day is celebrated every year in Nepal to commemorate the day when the Senior Citizens Social Security Allowance was started on 11th Poush, 2051 BS. Senior citizens have been receiving a monthly old-age allowance of four thousand rupees.
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Senior Citizens Day is being celebrated today by organizing various programs with the motto "Our Common Campaign: Respect and Respect for Senior Citizens."
This day is being celebrated by organizing various programs to protect the rights, interests and privileges of senior citizens and promote respect, protection and participation.
This day is celebrated every year in Nepal to commemorate the day when the Senior Citizens' Social Security Allowance was started on 11 Poush, 2051 BS. This day reminds us of our collective responsibility, responsibility, duty, respect and esteem towards senior citizens. The sacrifices, service and contributions they have made in their long journey of life are invaluable assets of our society.
The Constitution of Nepal and the Senior Citizens' Act, 2063 BS have ensured the right to special protection and social security for senior citizens. The Constitution has guaranteed the right to receive health care, a dignified life and support, which provides a strong foundation for their dignified life.
In 2052 BS, the government led by the then Prime Minister Manmohan Adhikari in Nepal had announced to provide an old age allowance of Rs. 100 to senior citizens. Currently, senior citizens receive an old age allowance of Rs. 4,000 per month. About 1.7 million senior citizens have been receiving old-age allowance.
How many senior citizens are there?
The number of senior citizens in Nepal was 856,061 in 2038 BS. By 2048 BS, it had reached 1,073,487. In 2058 BS, it had reached 1,470,379 and in 2068 BS, it had reached 2,469,000. According to the 2068 Census, the number of people aged 60 and above was 2,154,410, while the number of people aged 100 and above was 3,566.
In 2078 BS, the total population of the country reached 29,192,480. 10.2 percent, or 2,977,318, of the total population are senior citizens. There are 1,543,907 female senior citizens.
