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159 manpower companies face action over Indian airport departures
Labour authorities say the agencies sent workers through Indian airports without required approval.
The Department of Foreign Employment has acted against 159 manpower companies accused of sending Nepali workers through Indian airports without prior approval.
Why it matters
Unrecorded travel routes can weaken worker protection, complicate rescue efforts and make recruitment practices harder to audit.
By the numbers
- 159 companies were warned over airport use.
- Hundreds of other agencies were told to submit missing travel details.
- Eight repeat offenders received Rs 50,000 fines, according to the department.
What to watch
Authorities have warned that repeated violations could lead to stronger enforcement.