Nepal’s manpower agencies warn of shutdown without fee hike

KATHMANDU, June 8: Foreign employment agencies have demanded comprehensive policy reforms in the foreign employment sector from the government, arguing that the current “Free Visa, Free Ticket” policy is impractical. The manpower entrepreneurs have requested the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security to formulate a clear policy based on facts and data, stating that foreign employment is still indispensable for a developing country like Nepal.