Kathmandu, May 7
Newly elected president of the
Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Anjan Shrestha
has announced a '6 Pillars, 60 Initiatives' programme for his three-year
tenure.
Speaking at an introductory and
interaction programme with newly elected office-bearers after assuming office,
in Lalitpur on Thurday, he said the programme would prioritise the long-term
interests of the private sector, the creation of an investment-friendly
environment, and the institutional strengthening of the federation.
“I have prepared the ‘6 Pillars,
60 Initiatives’ programme with priority given to the long-term interests of the
private sector, the creation of an investment-friendly environment, and the
institutional strengthening of the FNCCI. The implementation of strategic
programmes and action plans in line with this framework will remain my priority
during my three-year term,” Shrestha said.
Outlining the priorities of his
tenure, he expressed commitment to implementing detailed action plans related
to it in phases. The programme aims to strengthen the institutional capacity of
the federation and make the collective voice of the private sector more
effective, credible and result-oriented.
It also includes priorities such
as protecting the rights and interests of the private sector, promoting
industries and businesses, ensuring and expanding investment security,
enhancing the effectiveness of policy advocacy, and strengthening coordination
with member organisations in line with the federal structure.
Likesie, modernising service
delivery, developing digital systems, promoting youth entrepreneurship and
innovation, and expanding international trade and economic diplomacy and also
the priority.
Outgoing FNCCI president Chandra
Prasad Dhakal stressed that the federation’s agenda should focus on promoting
the private sector.
He said that during his tenure,
the Federation had made efforts towards the country’s economic development and
prosperity, adding that the government had endorsed the Private Sector
Protection and Promotion Programme (PSPPP) through the Cabinet as proposed by
the FNCCI, which he said would support the protection and promotion of the
private sector.
Siilalry, former president Mahesh
Lal Pradhan stressed that the federation should play a stronger role in
creating an industrial and business-friendly environment in the country. He
said the federation should be able to advise the government on creating an
environment for economic development and prosperity and also develop the
capacity to question the government if necessary.
Similarly, former president
Bhawani Rana urged the government to work with the private sector for economic
development and prosperity and advised the new executive committee to work
together on economic agendas.
District and Municipal vice-president
Krishna Prasad Sharma stressed the need to strengthen district and municipal
chambers of commerce and industry across the country to create an industrial
environment and to work towards changing perceptions towards entrepreneurs and
businesses.
Another District and Municipal
vice-president, Dil Sundar Shrestha, said economic development was not possible
without the development of industry and business, and said that the government
should ensure investment and physical security to create a business-friendly
environment.
Likewise, Commodity vice-president
Naresh Lal Shrestha said that the problems faced by businesses across the
country were shared issues and stressed the need to work collectively on
economic agendas rather than taking sides.
Associate vice-president Prabal
Jung Pandey pointed to the need for policy stability to create an industrial
environment and said priority should be given to issues ranging from tax system
reforms to concerns faced by businesses.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 8 May 2026.
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