The Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) on Wednesday welcomed the endorsement of the NRN bill by the Interim Parliament/Legislature on August 12.
Issuing a statement, NRNA president Dr Upendra Mahato said, "We are happy that the government felt the necessity of NRNs for the socio-economic transformation of Nepal".
Dr. Mahato however, said that some of the points in passed bill could not embrace the complete spirit of the NRN.
Dr. Mahato, in the statement said, we have not been able to figure out as to why the bill has a provision of residing in a foreign country for at least two years for granting an individual a status of an NRN.
Objecting to a provision in the bill about students residing in the foreign countries for their studies, Dr. Mahato said it was unfortunate that the bill does not include Nepali students pursuing their careers abroad, who have been involved in learning new technology, development and research.
Dr. Mahato also urged the government to clarify several points including provision for insurance of those who leave the country for foreign employments.
The NRNA will always be taking a positive initiative to help improve law and provisions, as and when required, said Dr. Mahato.
NRNs had demanded dual citizenship, which the new law did not address.
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