Government Plans Salary Hike for Civil Servants in Upcoming Fiscal Year
Summary
The Nepalese government is planning to increase civil servant salaries in the upcoming fiscal year's budget after a three-year gap, with proposed raises suggested by the Salary and Allowance Review Committee and ongoing discussions considering economic constraints.
Key Points
- The government plans to increase salaries of civil servants in the fiscal year 2083/84 after no raise for three years.
- The Salary and Allowance Review Committee recommended a 27% raise for office assistants and a 56.71% raise for the Chief Secretary.
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle highlighted the state’s limited resources and growing mandatory liabilities, complicating salary increases.
- Discussions are ongoing on the size and basis of the salary hike given the current economic situation and budget constraints.
