The Ministry of Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security has issued a public notice seeking feedback on the draft National Senior Citizens Policy 2083. According to the notice published on Ashadh 16, 2083 BS, the ministry prepared the draft policy after assessing and establishing its necessity and justification. The initiative provides an opportunity for citizens and other stakeholders to review the proposed policy and submit recommendations before its finalization.

The ministry invited members of the public to submit their opinions, comments, and recommendations within 10 days of the notice’s publication. Interested individuals were instructed to send their feedback to seniorcitizen@mowcsc.gov.np, using the prescribed format attached to the official notice. The consultation was intended to gather public perspectives on the draft policy and identify provisions that may require clarification, revision, or improvement.

According to the notice, participants were required to provide their full name, contact number or email address, and specific suggestions. The prescribed feedback form also asks respondents to identify the relevant section or subsection of the draft policy and explain the reasoning behind their recommendations. This structured approach is intended to help the ministry examine public feedback systematically and consider proposed changes during the policy development process.

The public consultation represents a step toward participatory policymaking concerning Nepal’s senior citizens. By inviting citizens to examine and comment on the proposed National Senior Citizens Policy, the ministry has opened a channel for public involvement in shaping the policy framework. The notice does not specify the draft’s substantive provisions or announce a final policy approval date. The original 10-day submission period was tied to the notice issued in Ashadh 2083 and has since passed.