The government has decided to initiate the process of connecting 125 landless squatters living in holding centers with employment through various training programs.
A meeting was held on Monday under the leadership of Minister of Youth, Labor, and Employment, Ramji Yadav. Representatives from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, the Industrial Enterprise Development Institute (IEDI), and the Unorganized Settlers and Landless Squatters Problem Solving Committee attended the meeting to discuss this plan.
Assessing Job Interests of Squatters
The meeting discussed the results of a survey that looked at the jobs and training needs of 125 landless squatters. These squatters are currently staying in different holding centers in Kharipati, Bode, and Changunarayan of Bhaktapur, Raniwan of Kathmandu, and Banepa of Kavrepalanchok.
During the survey, the squatters showed interest in different jobs like cleaning, gardening, running small businesses, working as security guards, housekeeping, driving, and painting. Based on their choices, the government decided to starting the training programs soon. They will coordinate with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, the Department of Roads, and the IEDI to run these classes through training providers.
Focus on Immediate Employment
Minister Ramji Yadav say that providing jobs to the landless squatters should be a top priority for all government offices. He requested everyone to make the necessary efforts to make this successful.
The meeting was also attended by Joint Secretary of the ministry Hemraj Tamang, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure Development Mahesh Bahadur Thing, and Deputy Director General of the Department of Roads Shyam Bahadur Khadka. Additionally, Acting Executive Director of IEDI Maniram Gautam and the Chairman of the Unorganized Settlers and Landless Squatters Problem Solving Committee Anand Bhat were also present.
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