Itahari Skills and Employment Fair 2083: Training and Jobs

Kathmandu, October 1, 2026

The Skills and Employment Fair 2083 has opened in Itahari, aiming to help young people identify their skills and connect directly with employers and training providers.

Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Labor and Employment, the fair was inaugurated on Wednesday by Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal. It will continue until Asoj 20.

The event will bring skills training, employment information and job matching services together, giving participants opportunities to explore work and entrepreneurship.

Five-Day Practical Training in 10 Fields

The fair’s program includes five-day practical training courses in 10 different trade areas, scheduled to continue through Asoj 19.

Preparatory activities include selecting participants, dividing trainees into groups, and introducing them to employers and training institutions.

Participants will also undergo skills profiling, a process of identifying their abilities and experience to help match them with suitable employment opportunities.

The supplied program details do not name the 10 training fields.

Job Matching and Career Advice Throughout the Fair

Alongside practical training, the fair will provide services to help participants understand their options and make contact with relevant organizations.

Activities throughout the event will include:

• Job matching: Connecting participants with employers based on their skills.

• Information and advice: Providing guidance on training and employment opportunities.

• Referral services: Directing participants to relevant institutions and support services.

• Exhibition stalls: Allowing visitors to explore participating organizations and their offerings.

• Entrepreneurship discussions: Sharing information about starting and developing a business.

The fair’s main objective is to establish direct connections between young people, employers and training providers.

Officials Attend Opening Ceremony

Speaker Aryal inaugurated the event by lighting a traditional ceremonial lamp and clicking the program’s digital banner.

Youth, Labor and Employment Minister Ramji Yadav chaired the opening session on Ashoj 14. Industry Minister Dipak Kumar Sah, Koshi Chief Minister Hikmat Karki, federal lawmakers, and members of the Koshi Provincial Assembly attended.

The ceremony also featured Tharu dance and Naumati Baja performances, highlighting local cultural traditions.

Key Points

• The Skills and Employment Fair 2083 has opened in Itahari.

• The Ministry of Youth, Labor and Employment organized the event.

• Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal inaugurated the fair on Wednesday.

• The fair will continue until Asoj 20.

• Five-day practical training in 10 trade areas will continue through Asoj 19.

• Services will include skills profiling, job matching, career advice, referrals, and entrepreneurship discussions.