KATHMANDU, Aug 4: In a bid to check youth migration abroad for employment, the government has introduced a training program targeting the youth population in areas affected by the April 25 earthquake.
According to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, it is planning to produce at least 8,500 skilled workers within next two years. But even as the government is offering a daily incentive of Rs 100, very few youths have shown interest in participating in the 45-day training program.Minister of State for Labor and Employment Tek Bahadur Gurung said that it should have trained at least 2,000 youths till date but only around 1,000 youths have been trained so far.
"In the course of training, we have found that fewer youths have shown interest in acquiring technical skills. We also found that they are more interested in more jobs overseas," said Gurung. "We will now train the youths and ensure them jobs in the country."
The government is providing masonry, carpentry, plumbing and electrician's training to youths. Professional and Skills Development Training Center, Bhaisipati, in coordination with the MoLE has trained around 1,000 youths from districts like Sindhupalchowk, Dhading, Nuwakot and Dolakha so far.
The Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) of the National Planning Commission shows that at least 30,000 technically skilled workers will be required for reconstruction efforts.
Gurung said that they are planning to produce as many skilled workers as possible.
"We aim to produce skilled manpower for the task of reconstruction. This will help retain youths in the country because they will get opportunities to work inside the country," said he.
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