Following the first round of surveys on migration, we conducted the second round of surveys over the past four months to analyze the development and changes in migration trends. The findings from our last survey suggested the majority of migration issues stem from lack of information about the process, weak policies to hold labor agencies accountable, and limited government capacity to respond to migration-related challenges. However, this survey suggests policies fail to  hold labor agencies accountable.

After surveying 400 respondents, including returnees, migrant workers, and family members, 64% of the returnees stated that they would want to start their own business in Nepal. However, 35% of migrant workers were found to be opting for foreign employment after completing only secondary level education. This has led to increased vulnerability of migrant workers. Findings from the survey demand an immediate call for a peremptory step from the national level to mitigate appalling migration-related challenges that is growing day by day.