Manpower Entrepreneurs' Protest Halted After Agreement with Ministry
Summary
A protest by Nepal’s foreign employment agencies has been postponed after an agreement with the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security. The ministry agreed to address pending administrative issues, advance policy reforms, and avoid fines for past incidents involving Indian airports.
Key Points
- An agreement between the Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies and the Ministry of Labour, Employment, and Social Security led to the postponement of the protest.
- The ministry promised to resolve administrative problems immediately and complete policy-related reforms within two months.
- The association said its fifteen-point demands were addressed, including relief from fines for past incidents involving Indian airports.
- The group is also seeking service fees equivalent to one month’s salary of workers, with final approval pending from the law and finance ministries.
