Nepal
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Government commits to a contribution-based farmer pension
The national commitment also links farmer IDs to subsidies, credit, insurance and social protection.
The government has included a contribution-based farmer pension in its national commitments, alongside farmer identification and targeted support.
Why it matters
Agricultural support often misses genuine small farmers. Linking benefits to a credible identification system could improve targeting—but only if registration is accessible and transparent.
Driving the news
The commitment also mentions credit cards, insurance, concessional loans, irrigation expansion and support for a domestic fertiliser plant.
What to watch
The next test is whether the pledge receives a funded programme, eligibility rules and an implementation timeline.