NRN Qatar Submits 9-Point Memorandum to Finance Minister on Nepali Migrant Worker Issues
Summary
NRN Qatar has submitted a 9-point memorandum to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, urging reforms to protect Nepali migrant workers in Qatar. The demands include lower embassy service fees, a labor assistance desk, stronger grievance handling, legal aid, and better support for distressed workers.
Key Points
- NRN Qatar submitted a 9-point memorandum to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle in Doha seeking reforms for Nepali migrant workers in Qatar.
- The memorandum calls for a labor assistance desk at the Nepali Embassy, digital payment of service fees, lower embassy charges, and tighter verification of labor demand letters.
- It also demands grievance handling, legal aid, emergency rescue and repatriation support, and better pre-departure information for workers.
- The association urged stronger coordination between the government, embassy, and community to address workers’ safety, dignity, and remittance-related concerns.
