Prioritise Safety Of Migrant Workers

It is Nepal’s ground reality that our economy is heavily dependent on remittances sent by our hardworking workers working abroad. Considering the importance of foreign employment, the government has continued prioritising and promoting this sector. But, while we envisage safe and dignified employment, the situation is far from our expectation. A recent study conducted by GEFONT (General Federation of Nepalese Trade Unions) on the occasion of International Migrant Day has shown that as many as 10,274 Nepali migrants have lost their lives abroad in the last 10 years. This figure is based on data between 2072/2073 B.S. and 2080/81 B.S.