Kathmandu. The government has issued a new procedure to ensure the welfare and social security of workers involved in public procurement processes. The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has issued the 'Procedure for Workers Involved in Public Procurement (Wages and Social Security), 2083' implementing new arrangements related to workers' minimum wages, social security fund, and workplace safety.According to the new procedure, contribution to the social security fund has been made mandatory for workers employed under public procurement. The government (public entity) and the employer will contribute equally at 10% each. The amount corresponding to the government's share must be...