International Youth Day: Nepal's Youth Struggle for Employment, Education, and Dignity
Summary
Nepal’s young people are struggling with unemployment, skills gaps, migration, and limited opportunities despite high literacy and a large demographic dividend. The article calls for education, policy, and local planning that link youth skills to jobs, entrepreneurship, and dignified participation in society.
Key Points
- Nepal’s youth population is large, but many young people face unemployment, weak job skills, and limited opportunities after school or graduation.
- Remittances and foreign labor migration continue to absorb much of the country’s productive youth workforce, while domestic investment and entrepreneurship remain weak.
- Youth unemployment, NEET rates, and mental health stress are especially severe among poor, Dalit, Madhesi, rural, and marginalized groups.
- The article urges education linked to life skills, inclusive youth policy, and stronger local opportunities in employment, climate action, and digital services.
