Significant Surge in Nepali Workers Seeking Foreign Employment in Chaitra
Summary
In the month of Chaitra, nearly 62,000 Nepalis obtained labor permits to work abroad, with the highest numbers going to Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Madhesh Province leads in foreign employment, and most workers are registered as skilled laborers.
Key Points
- The number of Nepali individuals obtaining labor permits for foreign employment increased by nearly 9,000 in Chaitra compared to the previous month.
- A total of 61,819 labor permits were issued in Chaitra, including renewals and new permits.
- Malaysia received the highest number of Nepali workers in Chaitra, followed by the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
- Madhesh Province leads in foreign employment migration with Dhanusha district having the highest number of labor permits issued.
