January 25, 2017 1:06 PM

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Nepal doubles migrant workers insurance coverage

Nepal government has announced a plan to provide insurance cover to Nepalese workers going to India and double the insurance cover for those going to other work destinations. <br/><br/>Unveiling the scheme in Kathmandu yesterday, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said the plan is aimed at providing better social security to migrant workers, more importantly to the families of those killed and injured in their work destinations. The decision will benefit around 5 million Nepalese working in more than 110 work destinations recognised by the government.

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