Nepal Government to Pay Salaries Twice a Month to Employees Nepal’s new Balendra Shah government has announced a significant policy change, implementing a bi-monthly salary payment system for government employees. Under the new rules, civil servants, police officers, and other public sector workers will receive their wages every 15 days instead of once a month. This decision, effective from April 17, 2026, aims to stimulate economic activity by encouraging increased consumer spending. The government claims the move is part of broader efforts to revive the economy, which has faced challenges in recent years. Officials stated that distributing salaries twice a month will provide employees with more liquidity, enabling them to spend more in the market. This, in turn, is expected to boost local businesses and stabilize the financial sector. The policy was approved by the Balendra Shah administration, which has been working to address economic stagnation and improve public services. According to media reports, the decision was made to align with the government’s goal of fostering economic recovery. The new system will apply to all categories of government employees, including those in the civil service, law enforcement, and administrative roles. The implementation of the policy has been welcomed by authorities overseeing public sector wages. A representative from the Federation of Civil Service Employees (FCGO) confirmed that there are no legal barriers to enforcing the new schedule. The organization emphasized that the government’s decision to distribute salaries bi-monthly is a practical step that can be executed without complications. Under Nepal’s constitution, government employees are traditionally paid once a month.#balendra_shah #nepal_government #federation_of_civil_service_employees #public_sector_workers #civil_service
