KATHMANDU: Despite the formation of a new government led by Prime Minister Balen Shah, the outflow of Nepali youths seeking employment abroad has shown little sign of slowing.
Every evening, thousands of young Nepalis gather at Tribhuvan International Airport, preparing to depart for destinations across the world in search of better employment opportunities. Many are accompanied by emotional family members bidding them farewell, underscoring the continued struggle for livelihoods at home.
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which now leads the government, had campaigned on promises to create jobs within Nepal and curb youth migration, blaming previous governments for the growing exodus. However, many industries continue to struggle, while concerns over limited employment opportunities remain.
Several departing youths expressed disappointment that hopes of finding work in Nepal after the change in government had not materialized. The scenes at the airport reflected not only individual aspirations but also the broader challenge of retaining the country’s young workforce.
The continued migration highlights Nepal’s persistent employment and economic challenges. While the country’s political leadership has changed, the trend of labour migration remains largely unchanged.
Thousands of Nepalis continue to leave every day for destinations including Malaysia, Gulf countries, Europe and the United States, seeking better incomes and greater economic security than they believe are available at home.
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