Mahottari: Over the past four months, the District Administration Office, Mahottari, issued 209 citizenship certificates based on mothers’ lineage.

According to National News Agency Nepal, a Cabinet meeting held on December 26, 2025, decided to grant citizenship to children whose fathers’ identities remain unknown. This decision was published in the Nepal Gazette on January 5, 2026, and circulars were subsequently sent to all District Administration Offices (DAOs) across the country, directing them to implement the provision.

Chief District Officer Indra Dev Yadav stated that children reaching the eligible age for acquiring citizenship are receiving citizenship by descent after completing the required processes. He reported that a total of 209 individuals received citizenship certificates from January 20 to May 23 under this provision in the district.