Art. 41 · Part 3
Right of Senior Citizens
ज्येष्ठ नागरिकको हक
Original Text
Senior citizens shall have the right to special protection and social security from the state.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Senior citizens have special constitutional protection: social security pensions, free healthcare, protection from abuse, and dignity in old age. The state must provide these — not just charities.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
ज्येष्ठ नागरिकलाई राज्यबाट विशेष संरक्षण र सामाजिक सुरक्षा पाउने हक।
✅ Strengths
Constitutional mandate for elderly welfare — pensions now reach 3.5M seniors.
⚠️ Concerns
Pension amounts remain inadequate; elderly care infrastructure is minimal.