1,401 Nepali migrant workers who died abroad brought home in the past year

 Kathmandu, July 30

In the fiscal year 2081/82 BS (2024/25), the bodies of 1,401 Nepali migrant workers who died while working abroad were returned to Nepal and handed over to their families, according to Nepal Police.

Most of the deceased were young adults. The highest number of deaths—233—was among workers aged 26 to 30. Other age groups included 172 people aged 21 to 25, 226 aged 31 to 35, and 225 aged 36 to 40. The report also included 29 individuals under 20 and 215 between the ages of 41 and 45.

Additionally, 117 workers aged 46 to 50, 71 aged 51 to 55, 24 aged 56 to 60, and smaller numbers in older age groups were also among the deceased. This data shows that many Nepalis in their most productive years are losing their lives while working overseas.

The Department of Foreign Employment helped bring home 481 of the bodies and ensured that 1,086 were delivered to the workers’ home districts.

Over the year, the department also provided Rs 1.02 billion (around USD 7.7 million) in financial aid to the families of 1,517 deceased workers. As per government policy, each family of a deceased migrant worker receives Rs 1 million (about USD 7,500) as compensation.

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