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Minister Badi Advocates for Policy Reforms and Council Reorganization

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Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security, Sita Badi, has informed the House of Representatives' Women and Social Affairs Committee about the ministry's efforts to reorganize the Social Welfare Council and the National Child Welfare Council. She emphasized the necessity of policy reforms and structural changes to achieve government goals, including reviewing laws related to children's rights and persons with disabilities.

  • Minister Badi highlighted the timely need to review laws concerning the rights of children and persons living with disabilities.
  • A draft of new legislation is aimed at promoting gender equality, according to the minister.
  • Secretary Radhika Aryal informed lawmakers about the ministry's current budget and suggested increased funding for initiatives benefiting gender and sexual minorities and social security.
  • Committee members advocated for adequate budget allocation to effectively execute the ministry's programs.

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