Shramadhan fair important to create jobs within country: Minister Bhandari

KAILALI: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Damodar Bhandari, has stated that the Shramadhan Mela (employment fair) will play a vital role in creating jobs within the country.

Minister Bhandari made this statement during the opening session of the fair, which was organised today in Dhangadhi by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Ministry of Social Development of Sudurpashchim Province, and Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City.

He mentioned that his ministry will concentrate on creating as many employment opportunities as possible, alongside promoting self-employment.

The minister emphasised the need to revise investment-related laws to enhance the overall environment of the industrial sector, which he believes holds the greatest potential for job creation.

He commended the initiatives of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security for fostering partnership and collaboration between the private and public sectors.

Similarly, Sudurpashchim Province’s Minister for Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Tika Thapa, expressed her belief that such a fair will play an indispensable role in creating jobs for the youth who are seeking better employment opportunities. She stressed the importance of collaboration and coordination among the three tiers of government to generate jobs in the country.

Likewise, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City’s Mayor, Gopal Hamal, suggested that such a fair should be organised annually, as it would assist unemployed youths in finding jobs. He argued that the state should consider increasing investment to eradicate poverty in Sudurpashchim.

Pramod Pathak, Chairperson of the Federation of Professional Training and Employment of Nepal’s Sudurpaschim Province, was confident that the fair would support the creation of a favourable environment for job opportunities and help understand the employment situation in the province.

The two-day fair has 37 consultation stalls where aspiring employees will meet potential employers. According to the organisers, there was a demand for 2,664 jobs, while around 5,000 candidates have applied so far.

The fair is also expected to help promote skills development, encourage entrepreneurship, stimulate economic growth, enhance public-private partnerships, and empower youth.

By RSS

Various workshops will be held during the fair, which will educate aspiring job seekers about safe migration, rules and regulations about foreign employment, international and national labour laws, and social security schemes, among others.