3. Objectives

3.1. To pave the way for sustainable economic development by providing productive and full employment opportunities to all existing human resources in the country by creating an investment friendly environment. 3.2. Increasing productivity by gradually introducing international labor standards in formal and informal workplaces, establishing harmonious labor relations, and abolishing forced labor practices. 3.3. Developing a social security system to include the informal sector and gradually making the labor market safe, healthy, competitive and flexible as well as promoting and developing occupational safety and health. 3.4. To increase the possibility of employment and self-employment by developing quality multi-skilled human resources. 3.5. Ensuring equal access to employment for women, Dalits, tribals and displaced persons. 3.6. Abolition of child labor. 3.7. To make labor and employment administration agile, efficient, efficient and effective.

Objective no. 3.1 Related Strategy

3.1. National development programs will be conducted with an emphasis on labor-intensive employment areas while adopting the practice of analyzing from the perspective of labor and productivity while implementing macroeconomic policies. Policies and Strategies 3.1.1. Investments will be encouraged in all areas of labor intensive employment with potential for economic development. 3.1.2. Priority will be given to employment-oriented investments.

3.1.3. Accepting employment as a powerful means of poverty alleviation and overall economic development, all national programs and investments will be analyzed from the point of view of employment and productivity growth. 3.1.4. A separate policy related to labor migration will be prepared and implemented for the promotion of safe and dignified foreign employment. 3.1.5. Employment oriented infrastructure and local development programs – such as rural developmentA, To create more jobs by conducting micro irrigation, health, education etc. programs

3.1.6. While formulating the sectoral development programs annually, taking the approach of promoting employment. 3.1.7. To create a reliable environment for the promotion of investment and employment, make timely amendments in labor law, industrial policy, foreign investment policy and tax policy and related laws. 3.1.8. Develop a labor information system to meet the needs of the labor market and deploy it as a means of employment supply. 3.1.9. Emphasis on creating opportunities for self-employment by developing entrepreneurship and small enterprises. 3.1.10. To connect enterprising youth with micro credit program for self-employment. 3.1.11. By developing and strengthening labor market related information, services and institutions, the employment exchange service will be conducted in a comprehensive, coordinated and effective manner and the collected information about employment opportunities will be mapped and continuously streamed on a dynamic national website related to employment. 3.1.12. To include the necessary provisions in the current labor law with the agreement of social partners to create more employment opportunities by encouraging special economic zones and export industries. 3.1.13. To try to create an environment where there are no activities like strike and siege in the industries established within the special economic zone and the industries that export more than 90 percent of their products. 3.1.14. The industries established within the special economic zone and export processing zone shall be able to hire foreign employees or workers with high managerial ability and advanced technology knowledge, as required. 3.1.15. Encouraging programs such as professional and career counseling services to enhance employment opportunities. 3.1.16. By providing social security, market conditions, technology, competition, adequacy of work, etcTo provide flexibility including the ability to close the establishment based on the nature of production or service and economic activity. 3.1.17. To provide necessary facilities including appropriate legal arrangements to expand industry, promote investment and increase employment. 3.1.18. To create more employment opportunities and to encourage and reward establishments that are exemplary employers. The strategy related to objective No. 3.2 will be carried out gradually implementing the concept of "decent work". 3.2.1. Establishing the prestige of labor and developing positive thinking towards labor and workers in the society, all types of labor and profession will be developed as a means of personality development. 3.2.2. Employment will be adopted as the cornerstone of poverty alleviation by developing labor relations in accordance with the concept of 'limited work' and the International Labor Organization's standards. 3.2.3. The implementation of international labor standards will be encouraged to extend to the informal sector through employers' and workers' organizations. 3.2.4. All kinds of coercive and exploitative labor relations and behaviors in the formal or informal sector will be eliminated and the right of every citizen to engage in voluntary employment will be guaranteed. 3.2.5. Tripartite and bilateral consultations and cooperation between the government, employers and workers will be continuously encouraged to increase productivity by developing harmonious industrial relations. 3.2.6. By creating an environment where workers and employers working in the informal sector can organize, collective bargaining will be encouraged through the necessary legal and institutional provisions. 3.2.7. Conducting programs to gradually eliminate gender, regional, caste or any other type of discrimination in the field of employment. 3.2.8. Employees by gradually improving the working environment and performance level of the establishmentsTo adopt different measures for the quality of work life.

3.2.9. To clearly explain the rights, interests, rights, work, duties and managerial rights of the workers while creating the labor law. 3.2.10. Totally prohibit unfair labor practices by employers and employer organizations and workers and worker organizations. 3.2.11. In addition to guaranteeing equal pay for equal work, the minimum level of benefits should be mentioned while making laws, and the benefits and facilities in excess of that should be determined by the management side itself or by the management side and trade unions through collective bargaining. 3.2.12. Systematically implement the necessary legal provisions for the protection of the rights of workers working in the informal sector. 3.2.13. To encourage the development of tripartite and bilateral social dialogue relations, conflict resolution and institutionalization up to the level of policy making process. 3.2.14. In order to make social dialogue effective, to enhance the capacity of social colleagues as well as to emphasize equal and balanced representation in bilateral and tripartite mechanisms. 3.2.15. In addition to adopting the tripartite agreement as the basis of law making, the decisions made in the tripartite or bilateral agreement should be respected by all parties and implemented with full commitment from the related parties. 3.2.16. Preparing institutional infrastructures and gradually including informal sector workers and employers in the process of social dialogue. Objective no. The strategy related to 3.3 is to develop labor flexibility, social security and occupational safety and health as an integral part of labor administration, and coordinate the efforts of the government of Nepal, social partners and the non-governmental sector, and gradually expand the network of social security. Policies and Strategies 3.3.1. Labor market by attracting investment, enhancing the competitiveness of industries and thereby creating more employment opportunities.Flexibility will be encouraged. 3.3.2. A comprehensive and integrated system of social security will be developed and gradually expanded to include the informal sector as well. 3.3.3. Since labor flexibility and social security are complementary to each other, the legal provisions related to these will be managed and implemented together, maintaining a balance between labor market flexibility, investment friendly environment and minimum social security. 3.3.4. Occupational safety and health and reproductive health will be promoted and developed as an integral part of all organizations and workplaces, making workplaces safe, healthy and productive.

3.3.5. Considering the nature of establishments, make legal provisions for flexibility in terms of appointment, salary leave and other conditions of service so as not to prejudice the basic rights of employers and workers. 3.3.6. Developing institutional, procedural and legal structures to implement the broader concept of social security by covering the informal sector. 3.3.7. To expand the social security network based on tripartite contribution and to formulate the necessary laws to manage it and to establish a separate office under the Central Labor Advisory Committee at the central level. 3.3.8. Reevaluate the existing structure of occupational safety and health and develop its institutional and legal structure. 3.3.9. Formulate and implement various social welfare programs targeting formal and informal sector workers, employees and their families. 3.3.10. Establish and effectively operate a safety and health committee for the identification, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and improvement of activities related to occupational safety and reproductive health at workplaces. 3.3.11. Developing a reporting and record system related to occupational accidents, as well as providing training to workers and management regarding occupational safety and health. 3.3.12. Occupational safety and health promotionPrepare and implement guidelines for stress management in workplaces. 3.3.13. Develop and disseminate information, education and communication materials to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in the workplace and promote preventive measures. 3.3.14. Prepare a favorable public opinion about the importance of social security and business security and health even in the informal sector by conducting extensive social dialogue, development of educational materials, dissemination and awareness programs. Objective no. 3.4. The strategy related to quality vocational training and skill development training will be made effective and developed as a means to meet the needs of the economy and the labor market and to create opportunities for employment and self-employment. and strategies

3.4.1. A policy will be adopted to gradually reduce the need for foreign workers in the industrial sector by developing the skills and abilities according to the demand of the labor market in the country.

3.4.2. Vocational training and skill development training programs will be given high priority and will be developed as a means of filling the gap between existing skills and required skills, as well as connecting them with the need for continuous capacity development throughout the life of an individual. 3.4.3. Vocational training and skill development training programs will be based on the demands of users of training, groups with specific needs, as well as being linked to the needs of the local and foreign labor market and proportional development. 3.4.4. To conduct short-term training related to the subject area at the workplace and outside the workplace for the development of the skills and personality of the workers. 3.4.5. In addition to enhancing the skills of private sector workers, providing them with the opportunity to acquire more than one skill, making them capable of moving from one job to another. 3.4.6. Educated unemployed youth and school dropouts need vocational and entrepreneurship training as well as concessions.Provide loans and guide them towards self-employment. 3.4.7. To make the vocational and skill development training programs conducted under various ministries and agencies more coordinated and effective according to the changing technology and labor market demand trends and implement the "Skills for Employment Program". 3.4.8. Developing relationships between labor market training, services and services in the financial sector. 3.4.9. In order to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of skill development and professional training programs, to evaluate the need and effectiveness of such programs, to emphasize the active participation of institutions and workers' representatives in the development of curriculum and training. 3.4.10. Training policies, curriculum development, coordination and providing financial support and facilities from the central level and to encourage the implementation of training programs gradually from the district or local level. 3.4.11. To expand skill development and professional training programs through the partnership of private and public sector and dual track system. 3.4.12. In partnership with employers' and workers' organizations, local bodies as well as other non-governmental organizations, targeting people working in the informal sector, training on skills and entrepreneurship development, organization and leadership development and labor standards. 3.4.13. To increase the access of groups with special needs including youth, Dalits, the poor, women, tribal displaced persons and the disabled in skill development and professional training programs, to develop essential skills and competencies in them and to give priority to providing employment. 3.4.14. In addition to making the work performance evaluation system transparent and organized, the person who is evaluated during the performance of the work should consult and discuss the evaluation about his strengths and weaknesses, and arrange for the performance evaluation to be linked with training.

Objective no. Compatible with 3.5Bonded Strategy

Special targeted programs will be conducted to help youth, women, tribals, Dalits, adults, disabled and backward classes and groups to increase employment and opportunities.

Policy and strategies 3.5.1. Employment opportunities based on merit will be provided equally for all classes, castes, groups or family members of the society by ending gender, regional, caste or any other type of discrimination in entry into productive employment and workplace or career development. 3.5.2. Targeted programs will be conducted to provide employment opportunities to women, Dalits, tribals, disabled, helpless and poor groups or family members who are deprived of dignified employment opportunities. 3.5.3. By approving the international standards related to gender equality and promotion, the corresponding provisions will be gradually implemented. 3.5.4. Appropriate positive discrimination will be encouraged at all levels to ensure the access of women of all castes and groups to productive employment and for the empowerment of women. 3.5.5. In order to provide employment opportunities to the disabled, necessary infrastructures will be developed to make workplaces comfortable for the disabled and efforts will be made to make them self-sufficient through safe employment that suits their abilities. 3.5.6. In addition to enhancing gender awareness in work, workplace and social colleagues, balancing the labor force from a gender perspective. 3.5.7. Adopt a routine of periodic gender testing and evaluation of work areas and workplaces. 3.5.8. Considering women and other workers with special needs and the diversity of the labor force, making the workplace and working environment comfortable and convenient for them. 3.5.9. Bring and implement effective legal provisions against sexual harassment in the workplace. 3.5.10. Affirmative action, maternity protection, security and leave benefitsBy making the workplace environment friendly towards women and families through the arrangement of the above provisions, increasing the employment of women. 3.5.11. Developing workplaces in line with the concept of positive discrimination and friendly workplaces to create suitable employment opportunities for qualified disabled people. 3.5.12. Develop and implement a separate program to develop entrepreneurship among the youth and create opportunities for self-employment. To ensure the access of Dalits, tribes and backward classes and groups of society in such a program.

Objective no. Strategy related to 3.6

The master plan related to child labor will be effectively implemented by establishing linkages with other sectoral action plans prepared for the protection and development of children.

Policies and strategies

3.6.1. In accordance with the national and international commitments expressed by the Government of Nepal, the efforts of the government sector, private sector, donor community, employers' and workers' representative organizations, and national and international non-governmental organizations will be coordinated and effective to eradicate child labor by gradually developing alternatives. 3.6.2. A procedure will be adopted to list the child labors of normal nature, risky and inferior nature in the formal and informal sectors and solve them on the basis of priority. 3.6.3. Legal provisions related to child labor and institutional structures will be evaluated for adequacy, competence and effectiveness and will be modified and strengthened in time.

3.6.4. Prepare regional special programs according to need and implement national master plan related to child labor. 3.6.5. Strengthening and effective cooperation between Nepal government, local bodies, social partners, donor community and civil society by maintaining coordination in implementation of poverty alleviation program, education program for all and national master plan prepared for child labor prevention. 3.6.6. Addressing the root causes of child labourConduct programs related to prevention of child labor by giving more priority to programs of a preventive nature that directly and sustainably benefit children and families at risk. 3.6.7. Coordinate with various colleagues to arrange the necessary infrastructure at the local level for the rescue, rehabilitation and reunification of children involved in work of a very dangerous and inferior nature.

Objective no. Strategies related to 3.7. Capacity building, expansion, system improvement and morale enhancement of the offices involved in employment promotion and labor administration will be done.

Policies and tactics 3.7.1. Institutions related to labor administration, vocational training and skill development training centers, employment exchange services, organizational structure, procedures, capacities and legal provisions of labor courts will be reviewed and empowered and strengthened. 3.7.2. Initiatives will be taken to increase the legal rights and institutional capacity of local bodies and give them the responsibility of regulating, monitoring and improving labor relations in the informal sector.

3.7.3. The tradition of development and utilization of human resources will be established by considering the field of employment promotion and labor administration as an area of ​​expertise. 3.7.4. Efforts will be made to establish harmony, uniformity and coordination between various sectoral policies and legal provisions related to employment promotion and labor administration. 3.7.5. Strengthening the tripartite permanent wage determination committee and adopting the procedure of determining the minimum wage on the basis of the market index including the informal sector. 3.7.6. Integrating all programs into the national information system to prevent repetition in the various programs and beneficiary groups and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of investment. 3.7.7. Involving the competent bodies of the private sector for technical inspection of establishments and focus on monitoring and evaluation of the role of labor officestake 3.7.8. Continue to promote Labor Relations Committee as an effective means of resolving industrial disputes, workplace discipline, occupational safety and health, increasing productivity and protecting investment. 3.7.9. To develop the factory inspection system according to the principle of voluntary declaration as much as possible and to involve the private sector in factory inspection as well. 3.7.10. Strengthen the existing Central Labor Advisory Committee as a Central Labor Advisory Council by making necessary legal provisions and make it able to play an effective role in wage determination, research and development in the formulation of policies and laws in the field of labor and employment. 3.7.1. Establish and strengthen a national level labor institute to expand labor inspection, workplace inspection, research for skilled performance and productivity, skill development training and labor education. 3.7.1. Developing a culture of resolving labor disputes through bilateral dialogue by creating a favorable environment for the establishment of good labor relations, adopting tripartite dialogue as necessary and using strikes and lockouts only as a last resort and resolving disputes related to individual and collective rights in the workplace properly. To do.