Youth and Employment Minister Ramji Yadav Announces Review of National Youth Council Act, 2072
Summary
Youth and Employment Minister Ramji Yadav says the government is reviewing the National Youth Council Act, 2072 to make the council more effective and responsive to changing youth, labor market and technology needs. He also says the new Youth Policy, 2082 and this year’s budget will focus on leadership, skills, employment and entrepreneurship for young people.
Key Points
- Youth and Employment Minister Ramji Yadav announced that the National Youth Council Act, 2072 is being reviewed and a new act is being prepared.
- The draft National Youth Act has already been prepared by the Law Commission of Nepal and sent to the ministry.
- The government has issued Youth Policy, 2082 to support nation-building and prepare youth for a changing world.
- This fiscal year’s budget prioritizes youth leadership, skills, employment, entrepreneurship and local-level opportunities.
