Government Bans Illegal Activities in the Rescue of Workers Employed Abroad

The government has imposed a ban on the activities of illegal organizations and groups involved in the rescue of workers employed abroad. The Department of Foreign Employment has stated that conducting rescue operations without authorization is a violation of the law and is uncertain. Workers facing difficulties are urged to directly contact the department or the relevant embassy for assistance. Kathmandu, 16 Chaitra.

The government has halted rescue activities related to workers abroad conducted under the name of various organizations. The Department of Foreign Employment, under the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, has informed that some organizations engaged in rescuing workers facing problems abroad have been involved in unlawful activities, leading to this restriction.

The notice issued by the department clearly states that according to the Foreign Employment Act 2064, any rescue operations required for Nepali workers must be carried out solely by the Government of Nepal and the Nepali embassies and diplomatic missions in the respective countries. After observing that some non-governmental organizations or individuals have been influencing workers or their families without legal authority under the pretense of rescue, the department has declared these actions illegal.

The department emphasizes that performing any foreign employment-related services or rescue operations without its permission constitutes a violation of the foreign employment law. It has directed workers in distress to contact the department or embassy directly for rescue. The department warns that rescue efforts carried out outside official procedures may increase risks for workers and cause legal complications.