Government Prepares to Formalize Nepali Worker Deployment to Europe, Addresses Visit Visa Abuse
Summary
The Nepalese government is formalizing the deployment of workers to Europe, addressing issues like visit visa abuse and human trafficking, and digitizing foreign employment processes to ensure safety and transparency.
Key Points
- The government is preparing to institutionalize and systematize Nepali worker deployment to Europe.
- Efforts are underway to combat human trafficking caused by misuse of visit visas, particularly through countries like Dubai and Kuwait.
- The Ministry of Youth, Labour and Employment is coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to authenticate demand letters for foreign employment.
- A digital and integrated system for recruitment and demand letter authentication is being developed to increase transparency and convenience.
- New Employment and Care Policies are being finalized to modernize the foreign employment ecosystem, replacing policies from 2061 BS.
