Thursday, May 14th, 2026

Speaker Sapkota urges private sector to act more for development



KATHMANDU: Speaker Agni Prasad Sapkota has called upon the private sector to focus on the development and expansion of self-reliant economy.

Speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on the occasion of the 56th Annual General Assembly of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Speaker Sapkota said, on Monday, the economy has become too dependent due to various reasons.

Recalling that the private sector has all the knowledge, skills, talents and abilities to cope up with all sorts of adversities, the Speaker requested the private sector to play a role in overcoming the current economic crisis.

Speaking on the occasion, Federation President Shekhar Golchha said that they are ready to invest and the investment process should be made easier. He complained that the private sector was considered as a source of revenue but not a partner in development.

Similarly, FNCCI Senior Vice President Chandra Prasad Dhakal said that there should be no delay in identifying the problems in the economy and resolving them.

Publish Date : 11 April 2022 19:25 PM

Government forms probe committee to investigate former Home Minister Sudan Gurung

KATHMANDU: The government has formed a committee to study and

Climate disasters intensifying across HKH region due to climate change: ICIMOD

KATHMANDU: Climate-induced disasters are increasing across the Hindu Kush Himalaya

Suggestions from lawmakers will guide government implementation: Finance Minister Wagle

KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has said the suggestions

Opposition lawmaker says Prime Minister must answer Parliament in person

KATHMANDU: Opposition lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi of Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal

Main suspect in Bipin Ghimire murder case shot, arrested in Kirtipur

KATHMANDU: Police opened fire in Kirtipur on Thursday while arresting