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Private sector is the major source of employment: Minister Bhandari



KATHMANDU: Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security, Sharat Singh Bhandari, has said the private sector is the main source of employment in the country.

Minister Bhandari made this statement while addressing an interaction programme with the stakeholder bodies and employers here today. The National Vocational Training Academy, Bhaisepati organized the interaction under the slogan ‘Our Commitment for Skill Development: Ensuring Prosperous Nation’ and with the objective of employment promotion.

“The government does not give employment; it gives the facilities. The private sector is the main source of employment as the private sector itself is the employer globally,” he asserted.

The Minister also announced on the occasion that a Domestic Employment Division is being formed under the Ministry to promote domestic employment.

“The establishment of the Domestic Employment Division under the Ministry will promote the feasibility of employment within the country and drive ahead the domestic employment sector,” he added.

Publish Date : 11 December 2024 18:21 PM

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