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Nepal is facing an unprecedented level of youth migration, with thousands departing our borders daily in search of better opportunities abroad. This trend has become a dominant feature of our society, impacting nearly every family and community across the nation.
While the pursuit of education and employment is a fundamental right, the sheer scale of this exodus raises serious questions about our nation's future. Young, energetic, and often skilled individuals are leaving, creating a vacuum in various sectors.
The reasons for this mass departure are complex, ranging from a perceived lack of economic opportunities, political instability, and limited access to quality education and healthcare within Nepal. Many feel compelled to leave to secure a better future for themselves and their families.
However, the long-term consequences are beginning to manifest. We are witnessing a significant brain drain, a shortage of skilled labor for domestic industries, an aging population in rural areas, and shifts in family structures and social cohesion. While remittances provide a vital boost to our economy, can they truly compensate for the loss of our human capital and potential for domestic innovation and growth?
This thread aims to open a critical discussion on this pressing issue. What are the most significant impacts you observe from youth migration? What, if anything, can be done at a policy level or community level to create more compelling reasons for our youth to stay and contribute to Nepal's development?
Let's share our perspectives and constructive ideas on how Nepal can better retain its youth and harness their potential for national progress.
While the pursuit of education and employment is a fundamental right, the sheer scale of this exodus raises serious questions about our nation's future. Young, energetic, and often skilled individuals are leaving, creating a vacuum in various sectors.
The reasons for this mass departure are complex, ranging from a perceived lack of economic opportunities, political instability, and limited access to quality education and healthcare within Nepal. Many feel compelled to leave to secure a better future for themselves and their families.
However, the long-term consequences are beginning to manifest. We are witnessing a significant brain drain, a shortage of skilled labor for domestic industries, an aging population in rural areas, and shifts in family structures and social cohesion. While remittances provide a vital boost to our economy, can they truly compensate for the loss of our human capital and potential for domestic innovation and growth?
This thread aims to open a critical discussion on this pressing issue. What are the most significant impacts you observe from youth migration? What, if anything, can be done at a policy level or community level to create more compelling reasons for our youth to stay and contribute to Nepal's development?
Let's share our perspectives and constructive ideas on how Nepal can better retain its youth and harness their potential for national progress.