NICCI, BCCI join hand for trade tourism promotion

Kathmandu, Jan. 4

Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) and the Bhaktapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held an interaction to explore avenues for cooperation in trade, transit facilitation and tourism promotion.

Speaking on the occasion, BCCI President Roshani Maiya Dhaubanja described Bhaktapur as a traditional city rich in cultural and religious heritage, with significant potential for tourism-led development.

“BCCI is actively focusing on the promotion of agriculture, handicrafts and tourism,” Dhaubanja said. “Alongside these sectors, we are also working to preserve and promote traditional Nepali products such as the Bhadgaule Topi and Bhaktapurs famous curd, Juju Dhau.”

NICCI President Sunil KC encouraged closer engagement between the two chambers, particularly on export-related issues.

“India is not only Nepal's gateway for exports but also the largest market for Nepali goods and services,” KC said.

He invited BCCI members to consult with NICCI whenever they face challenges in exports.

During the interaction, BCCI members sought NICCIs support in trade and transit facilitation, especially in customs procedures related to handicraft exports and the import of various goods from India, NICCI said in a statement.

They also requested assistance in promoting tourism in Bhaktapur, including its centuries-old temples like Changu Narayan and Doleshwor Mahadev and heritage sites.

NICCI General Secretary Rajan Sharma assured BCCI of technical support, particularly in training related to trade and transit issues. “We are committed to assisting BCCI through training and knowledge-sharing to help address trade and transit challenges,” Sharma said.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 5 January 2026.