Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security

Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security
श्रम, रोजगार तथा सामाजिक सुरक्षा मन्त्री
Emblem of Nepal
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since 15 July 2024
Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security
StyleHonourable
Member ofCouncil of Ministers
Reports toPrime Minister, Parliament
SeatSingha Durbar, Nepal
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerPresident
Term lengthNo fixed term
PrecursorMinister of Labour, Employment, Women, Children and Social Security

The Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security (Nepali: श्रम, रोजगार तथा सामाजिक सुरक्षा मन्त्री) is the head of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security of the Government of Nepal.[1][2][3] One of the senior-most officers in the Federal Cabinet, the minister is responsible for formulating policies and programs such as regulation of foreign labor and employment opportunities that make foreign employment safe, dignified and orderly. The minister also has an important role in the determination and implementation of Nepal's foreign employment policy.[4][5]

The current minister is Sharat Singh Bhandari[6][7] who took office on 15 July 2024.[8]

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  2. ^ "Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security". Abu Dhabi Dialogue. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ "Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security". DevelopmentAid. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  4. ^ "Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security". Nepal Government Portal. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  5. ^ "Welcome To Ministry Of Labour, Employment & Social Security". Government of Nepal. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  6. ^ Republica. "Here is the list of Oli-led Cabinet". My Republica. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  7. ^ "Prime Minister Oli forms 22-member Cabinet". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  8. ^ "Council of Ministers | Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers". Retrieved 2024-06-12.