Nepal embassy engages with their diaspora to improve services

By Raj Malla
Special to The Times Kuwait

Nepal Embassy in Kuwait held an informal community gathering  to solicit feedback from various leaders and organizations, including the Federation of Journalists. The event was aimed at enhancing the embassy’s efficiency and effectiveness in addressing the needs of Nepali citizens in Kuwait.

Ambassador Ghanshyam Lamsal, who has been in office for almost ten months, detailed the embassy’s accomplishments, including rescuing and repatriating 759 domestic workers, certifying approximately 87,000 demand letters, and renewing or issuing over 13,000 passports. Additionally, 185,000 Kuwaiti dinars were sent to Nepal for compensation.

The ambassador also reported that 51 Nepalis are currently imprisoned in Kuwait, with cases ranging from drug-related offenses to murder. Over the past ten months, 63 Nepalis have died in Kuwait and Iraq, with their remains repatriated. The embassy has also facilitated the return of 16 ill workers to Nepal and is currently treating four others.

Feedback from the event highlighted several areas for improvement, including upgrading the embassy’s facilities, addressing issues related to the recruitment and treatment of domestic workers, and enhancing public awareness about traffic safety and social media regulations. Ambassador Lamsal assured that these suggestions would be given due consideration to further improve the embassy’s services and operations.