CHITWAN: The government’s policy and program for the upcoming fiscal year, unveiled through Parliament, has generated optimism among the private sector. Business leaders in Chitwan, however, said they remain in a “wait-and-see” position regarding its implementation.
President of the Chitwan Chamber of Industries and Commerce, Chiranjivi Subedi, said the policy and program appeared favourable to industrialists and entrepreneurs. He noted that while governments often introduce promising policies, weak implementation has repeatedly affected the private sector.
Subedi said it remains important to observe how the government moves forward during the implementation phase. He expressed hope that the newly announced policies would be effectively executed, adding that they have created fresh enthusiasm within the private sector.
Similarly, President of the Chitwan Industrial Association, Madan Ghimire, described the policy and program as positive. He said its success would largely depend on how the upcoming budget incorporates and supports the announced plans.
Ghimire stressed that the government must work with a clear implementation strategy to further boost confidence among businesses. He added that measures such as maintaining electricity reserves and introducing a one-door system had encouraged the private sector.
President of the Chitwan Chamber of Commerce, Gopal Bhattarai, also said the effectiveness of the policy and program would depend on the government’s commitment to implementation. Although the program appears to prioritize the private sector, he warned that expected progress may not be achieved if implementation challenges persist.
Vice-President of the Regional Hotel Association Sauraha, Gunaraj Thapaliya, said the policy and program may not have fully met the expectations of the private sector but could still provide some relief. He said the government’s announcement of the year 2085 BS as “Visit Nepal Year” had created some hope for tourism entrepreneurs.
Thapaliya added that although some improvements were visible in the policy and program, it remains to be seen how the government performs in practice.
Likewise, Central President of the Nepal Layers Poultry Farmers Association, Binod Pokharel, said the policy and program had been designed in a way that could encourage private sector investment. He urged the government to address issues left out of the program through the upcoming budget and ensure investment-friendly measures.
Pokharel also said the government’s recent activities appeared increasingly people-friendly and called for the creation of a more conducive investment environment.
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