Understanding Phenomenon Of Nepali Exodus

Every day, a massive crowd is spotted at Tribhuvan International Airport. The crowd comprises both those coming to Nepal and, in great numbers, those leaving the country in pursuit of lucrative jobs and better education. While the exodus of people is sometimes seen as the boon of globalisation, it nevertheless sparks the government’s inability to create more job opportunities. At a time when the economy is struggling and many businesses are on the brink of collapsing, foreign employment, at least, is helping the dejected Nepali eke out a living. It is beginning to dawn on the citizens that the lofty promises of politicians aren’t going to help them make ends meet. As a result, more and more people have started relying on the alternative opportunity, and also the ideal one at the moment — that is to board the plane and land wherever they can make more bucks than they do in Nepal.