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Madhesh Youths Face Remittance Struggles After Foreign Employment

Ramkisun Dev of Rajbiraj returned from Saudi Arabia last year after spending five years working abroad.

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  • Ramkisun Dev returned to Rajbiraj, Saptari, from Saudi Arabia last year.
  • He spent five years working abroad before coming back to Nepal.
  • Youth groups highlight ongoing remittance mismanagement issues in Madhesh.

Residents in Madhesh Province navigate ongoing financial hardships relating to remittance mismanagement despite undertaking foreign employment. Many individuals travel overseas to secure a livelihood, yet the returns from these efforts often fail to provide long-term economic stability upon their return to Nepal. Ramkisun Dev, a resident of Rajbiraj in Saptari district, returned home last year after spending five years working in Saudi Arabia. His experience reflects the broader situation faced by numerous workers from the region who spend years abroad before coming back to their local communities. The conditions surrounding foreign employment and the subsequent management of earned funds remain a central concern for youth groups across Madhesh Province. Organizations such as the Madhesh Province Youth Struggle continue to highlight these economic challenges faced by returning migrants.

From public sources and the WeNepal research team

https://wenepal.com/article/madhesh-youths-face-remittance-struggles-after-foreign-employment-20261020

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