Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security

The Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security (श्रम, रोजगार तथा सामाजिक सुरक्षा मन्त्री) is the head of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security of the Government of Nepal. One of the senior-most officers in the Federal Cabinet, the minister is responsible for formulating policies and programs such as regulation of foreign labor and employment opportunities that make foreign employment safe, dignified and orderly. The minister also has an important role in the determination and implementation of Nepal's foreign employment policy. The current minister is Sharat Singh Bhandari who took office on 15 July 2024.