Gen Z movement leaders have welcomed the government’s relief and rehabilitation measures for victims and families affected by the Gen Z protests, but have urged authorities to ensure prompt and effective implementation of the announced programmes.

The government has introduced a package of support measures for those killed, injured and affected during the Gen Z movement in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, presenting the budget at a joint sitting of Parliament, said the government has prioritised financial assistance, healthcare services, employment opportunities and long-term rehabilitation for those impacted by the movement.

According to the budget, families of those killed during the Gen Z movement will receive dignified financial assistance in recognition of their sacrifice. Injured individuals will be provided free healthcare and monthly allowances based on the severity of their condition.

The government has also announced entrepreneurship development programmes aimed at supporting the injured in rebuilding livelihoods and generating income. In addition, victims and families of martyrs will be included as beneficiaries in concessional loan schemes to promote self-employment and income-generating activities.

Funds have also been allocated for the reconstruction and strengthening of government buildings damaged during the protests. Public infrastructure, digital systems, websites and software developed by state agencies will be made disability-friendly under the plan.

The budget further outlines the establishment of rehabilitation centres for persons with disabilities across all provinces, a move expected to benefit those injured during the movement as well.

However, some injured individuals have expressed concerns over implementation.

Gen Z movement survivor Santanu Dhakal said the budget outlines positive programmes but questioned whether they would be effectively implemented, noting that previous commitments had not been fully delivered. He also pointed to coordination gaps between government bodies, saying free treatment often remains incomplete in practice, with patients bearing partial costs and moving between hospitals for services.

Another injured individual, Prakash Bohara, said that while the budget is positive overall, timely implementation remains crucial. He said many injured people are still undergoing treatment nearly nine months after the movement and require immediate access to concessional loans and entrepreneurship support.

Meanwhile, Gen Z movement leader Rakshya Bam described the budget as “promising” and welcomed its focus on financial support for martyrs’ families, while expressing hope that commitments would be implemented with the same seriousness with which they were announced.