Nirmal Purja Instagram – For Nepal 1 of 2 I’m so pleased to hear that Nepal’s Government have just passed a new Citizenship Bill – this is great news – why? For a number of reasons but one is that now Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) – including Gurkhas – can have dual citizenship. Currently around 2.17 million Nepalis live abroad, and they send remittance money home to support their families. 50% of Nepalese rely on remittance from family living abroad – this remittance accounts for roughly 30% of the total GDP for Nepal. The UN has designated Nepal as one of the 46 least developed countries in the word – and currently Nepal is facing an economic crisis. Research shows people that have moved, migrated or dispersed from their homelands have contributed significantly to the development of their native lands through remittance, technology and knowledge transfer, philanthropy, and diplomacy. Giving NRNs dual citizenship creates positive change for Nepal and her people – bringing more tourism, investment and prosperity into the country. It means NRNs and Gurkhas won’t have to choose between their country of birth and their country of residence. It’s a win-win for everyone. More tourism and investment means more skilled jobs and a more prosperous economy which benefits everyone – both now and in the future. #PositiveChangeNepal #achievetheimpossibletogether #ForNepal #ThinkNepal #Nimsdai #14Peaks #Nepalawareness #FamousNepalis #Changingthegame #Nepaltourism #14Peaks #K2Winter #NimsdaiPurja #achieveyournewpossible #Nothingisimpossible @ukinnepal @nepaltourism