Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has instructed ministers and secretaries to collaboratively tackle the challenges faced by migrant workers. During a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office to address the existing issues of migrant laborers, PM Dahal urged relevant officials to conduct comprehensive studies on the problems faced by Nepali citizens working abroad and gather relevant data.

PM Dahal emphasized that different work destinations could entail varying types of challenges for migrant workers and stressed the need to identify the number of Nepali citizens engaged in foreign employment. He also highlighted the significance of categorizing the types of jobs these individuals are involved in, as well as determining the status of documented and undocumented laborers.

Furthermore, PM Dahal noted that exploring the growing trends of migrant workers over the last decade and studying the legal provisions of different host countries could contribute to problem-solving in this sector. He called for the establishment of a more systematic and transparent framework for labor migration.

Highlighting Nepal's economic situation, PM Dahal underscored the importance of focusing on self-sufficiency and prosperity to alleviate the need for foreign labor. He stated that the nation's efforts should be concentrated on making the country self-sustaining and prosperous.

In light of these discussions, a task force led by the Chief Secretary has been formed to collect accurate data on labor migration. The task force comprises secretaries from the ministries of finance, labor, and foreign affairs.

Following the completion of the study, the government plans to organize an extensive workshop on migrant workers from September 10 to 12. This event will involve participation from Nepali ambassadors stationed in various countries and will facilitate the development of a strategy and plan to address the challenges faced by migrant workers.

The meeting was attended by deputy prime ministers, ministers, the chief secretary, secretaries, and the Director General of the Foreign Employment Department.