Construction Sector Chairman Suggests Wages Could Reach NPR 50,000 for Skilled Workers Amid Labor Shortage
Summary
Ravi Singh, Chairman of the Nepal Contractors' Association, highlighted a shortage of skilled labor in Nepal's construction sector, with bridge workers' wages potentially reaching NPR 50,000 per month, and called for government action to train Nepali workers and reduce dependency on Indian labor.
Key Points
- Ravi Singh states construction worker wages could reach NPR 50,000, especially for skilled bridge workers.
- There is an acute shortage of labor in Nepal's construction sector, with a majority of bridge workers being Indian nationals.
- Singh estimates about 700,000 Indian workers are currently engaged in Nepal's construction sector.
- He urges the new government to provide skill-based training to Nepali workers and implement practical employment programs beyond paper commitments.
