The Nepal Living Standard Survey (NLSS) 1995/96 was the first survey conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) of Nepal as a multi-topic survey collecting a comprehensive set of data on different aspects of household's welfare (consumption, income, housing, labor markets, education, health, etc.). The survey will allow the government to monitor the progress in improving national living standard and to evaluate the impact of various government policies and program on living condition of the population.

Central Bureau of Statistics. 1997. Kathmandu: Central Bureau of Statistics.