Job schemes come into question as virus-induced unemployment hits rural youths hard

Several employment schemes have been rolled out to absorb the labour force at home, but they are failing to stop youths from migrating, and the trend has started with many leaving for India for work.

Last week, when a group of Nepalis were crossing the Gaurifanta border in Kailali, Dinesh BK was among them. BK from Rukum was en route to India for work.