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CNIYEF elects Ghimire new president

Kathmandu, Aug. 2

The Confederation of Nepalese Industries Young Entrepreneurs Forum (CNIYEF) has elected Sugam Ghimire as president for its new term during the organisation's eighth Annual General Meeting held in Kathmandu on Friday evening.

The newly elected governing council also includes Manish Shrestha as immediate past president, Chirag Sarawagi as learning chair, Shiny Khetan as membership and integration chair, Nida Doon Malla as startup, entrepreneurship and innovation chair, Sujeet Regmi as government and diplomatic relations chair, and Punit Agrawal as communications and expansion chair.

Likewise, Yash Agrawal is elected as strategic alliance and communications chair, and Ankur Agrawal as finance and international relations chair. The council is supported by co-chairs Nancy Agrawal, Sachet Manandhar and Chetan Pradhan.

The forum also presented awards to individuals and regional chapters. Jitendra Bahatey received the Most Active Member (Male) award, while Neha Agrawal was recognised as Most Active Member (Female). Sudhigya Pant received the Outstanding Achievement Award for climbing Mount Everest.

Among the regional chapters, Lumbini Chapter received the Chapter Growth Award for expanding its membership, while Koshi Chapter received the Chapter Excellence Award.

Addressing the event, member of the National Planning Commission, Dr. Pukar Malla said the government had allocated Rs. 500 million for the Enterprise Development Facility and expressed interest in working with CNIYEF to support youth-led enterprise initiatives.

President of CNI Birendra Raj Pandey said the organisation had contributed to promoting entrepreneurship among young people and stated that CNI would continue to support the forum's activities.


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