Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security

Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security
श्रम, रोजगार तथा सामाजिक सुरक्षा मन्त्री
since 12 December 2025
Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security
StyleHonourable
Member ofCouncil of Ministers
Reports toPrime Minister, Parliament
SeatSingha Durbar, Nepal
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerPresident
Term lengthNo fixed term
PrecursorMinister of Labour, Employment, Women, Children and Social Security

The Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security (Nepali: 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 Prime Minister Sushila Karki, who assumed office on 12 September 2025 and currently oversees multiple ministries under the interim government.