Our History
Aakarshan International Pvt. Ltd. (AIPL), was established on June 30, 2005, by Milan Thapa and Bishnu Bahadur K.C. The company was named “Aakarshan,” meaning “attraction” in Nepali, to reflect both a strategic marketing vision and its core mission of connecting leading employers with Nepal's most talented workforce.
Since its founding, Aakarshan has continuously strengthened its recruitment practices by upholding the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding workers’ rights, and operating with integrity. Between 2005 and 2015, the company operated under a hybrid recruitment model before fully transitioning to a 100% ethical, employer-pays model. This shift enabled Aakarshan to deploy thousands of workers at no cost to candidates, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted recruitment partner for both employers and migrant workers.
Aakarshan’s recruitment processes are aligned with internationally recognized ethical recruitment frameworks, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) principles, the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) IRIS standards, the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, and On the Level (OTL) standards. Through rigorous due diligence, comphrensive compliance measures, and the provision of clear and accessible information to candidates, the company promotes transparency, fairness, and respect for workers’ rights throughout every stage of the recruitment journey.
Today, ethical recruitment is embedded in Aakarshan’s organizational culture. Its unwavering commitment to responsible labor mobility and worker protection has positioned the company as a benchmark for fair, transaprent, and ethical recruitment practices in Nepal.
Our Milestones & Achievements:
Founded the company in full compliance with legal requirements. Fully implemented operations and began sourcing candidates.
Ranked among the Top-10 by the Department of Foreign Employment for
the highest deployment.
Overcame the global economic crisis, successfully repatriating 700 workers with full reimbursement. This achievement was widely recognized and appreciated by the media.
Began working with Multibrands.
First experience of Free Visa, Free Ticket.
Recognized as a Top-9 Rated recruitment agency
Started to work with EICC member companies with its compliance
Fully transitioned to the Ethical Placement Practice (EPP) model.
Joined the Labor Agency Maturity Model (LAMM) by the EICC as a Pilot Project.
Enrolled for Responsible Recruitment Programe (RRP) by RBA.
Successfully completed the RBA’s Supplemental Validated Audit Process (SVAP) on-site.
Listed on the RBA web portal upon completing the Responsible Recruitment Program (RRP).
Enrolled with The Fair Hiring Initiative’s (TFHI) On The Level (OTL)
program for ethical certification.
Enrolled in the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) International Recruitment Integrity System (IRIS) certification program.
Completed the Responsible Labor Recruitment Due Diligence (RLRDD) program with Philip Morris International (PMI).
Each milestone is a testament to our strong culture, ethical foundation, and the trust we’ve built across borders. Our history isn’t just about the past, it’s the driving force behind our future.