Nepal defines youth as 18–35 under new National Youth Policy
Summary
Nepal's government has redefined youth as those aged 18 to 35 years in the new National Youth Policy 2025, replacing the previous 16 to 40 age range.
Key Points
- Nepal's government has redefined the youth age group as 18 to 35 years under the new National Youth Policy 2025.
- The previous youth age range was 16 to 40 years, set by the 2015 policy.
- The updated definition aligns with the Child Rights Act, which defines children as under 18.
- The youth age range will legally remain 16 to 40 until the National Youth Council Act is amended.
