“Last year service sector in Nepal grew by 6% and industry by 3% and hence it is not difficult to achieve 7% overall growth in a couple of years in Nepal. Industries here are running at half their capacity and just a better capacity utilization with a better labour situation and investments will double the growth.”

“Vocational education is on the rise in Nepal, which is encouraging. The small and medium industries sectors are surviving by sheer hard work rather than an enabling business environment, and they must be encouraged.”

“There are ample opportunities to promote specific districts with specific business focal points, like Dhading can be the organic district in order to access and expand the market of vegetables which covers the one-third of the Kathmandu market….. Timely election being held, political class must rise to the occasion towards drawing a Common Minimum Economic Agenda, towards which we from Nepal Inc are working.”

“It’s not just heritage and adventure, there are lot of scope in Nepal in terms of business and MICE tourism (Meeting, Incentive, Convention & Exhibition).”

“Nepal can take a cue from Vibrant Gujarat Summit and its success in the economy of Gujarat, and can similarly bring in big ticket investments for hydro-power, infrastructure, manufacturing, tourism, agri-business and mines.”

“Nepal has more than half a century of planned economic development attempt. To achieve this target, we have to mechanise agriculture, commercial herbs, vegetables and fruits.”