Manpower Agencies Shut Down Nationwide as Dispute with Government Remains Unresolved
Summary
Manpower agencies across Nepal have shut down services after talks with the government failed to settle a dispute over foreign employment rules and action against hundreds of companies. The closure has suspended worker departures, recruitment, visa processing and other services, affecting thousands of Nepali workers preparing to go abroad.
Key Points
- The Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies has halted manpower operations nationwide after negotiations with the government failed.
- The shutdown has suspended departures, recruitment, labour approvals, visa stamping and other foreign employment services.
- The dispute escalated after the Department of Foreign Employment moved against hundreds of manpower companies over the use of Indian airports to send Nepali workers abroad.
- The closure has created uncertainty for thousands of Nepali workers awaiting overseas employment arrangements.
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