KATHMANDU, AUGUST 18

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka today said the new Civil Service Act would be in the welfare of all service seekers and employees.

Addressing the national gathering of the Nepal Civil Service Employees Union here, the minister said, "The Act has protected rights and welfare of government employees. It has also ensured the right of general Nepali people to get services in an easy way."

The government was unable to add facilities and perks to civil servants this time due to current economic situation of the country, he said while assuring that their concerns would be addressed once the economic situation improves.

He asked government employees to focus on ensuring that people get services in an effective and prompt manner as guaranteed by the constitution.