Kathmandu. Jyotsna Shrestha, vice-president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has announced her team for the upcoming elections. She announced her team under the leadership of FNCCI President Chandra Prasad Dhakal.
Candidate for the post of vice-president Shrestha said that her faction’s victory is certain as it has the strong support of FNCCI President Dhakal. Stating that the current economic and business environment of Nepal is a challenging situation, she said that the role of the private sector was very important at this time. “If we all work together, we will be able to improve the business environment and make progress. A new government has been formed in the country and it has taken some positive steps. Hopefully, the country will pick up economic momentum. ’
However, Shrestha said that the active role of all the private sector is necessary to move forward. “The State should realize that the private sector is the main engine of the country’s economy,” she said, adding that the government should take the private sector into confidence as it contributes more than 81 per cent to the country’s GDP, 86 per cent to employment and 80 per cent to revenue. In addition, these issues should be taken into consideration by the state while formulating every policy, rules and laws. ’
Shrestha argued that the arrest of some businessmen has made the government serious about fulfilling the country’s desire for development and prosperity only when the state takes the private sector into confidence. “We want to appeal to the government to stop the detention of any businessman only on the basis of accusation,” she said, adding that the entrepreneurs have been helping the nation by producing goods, providing services, creating employment and collecting revenue through their businesses. A businessman is associated with the employment of thousands of people and the production and flow of many goods and services. Therefore, the decision to detain a businessman should not be made only on the basis of any allegations. ’
Stating that action should be taken against those found guilty after completing the investigation, Shrestha said that they would not have any objection to doing so and would send a message that there is a safe and stable investment environment in the country. He argues that investment can be expanded only if there is an environment in which entrepreneurs can operate their business confidently.
On the occasion, FNCCI President Dhakal expressed his support and support to the Jyotsna Shrestha group. He stressed that the government should give importance to the contribution of the private sector in every sector of the country.
Dhakal said that the new team under the leadership of Shrestha should complete the unfinished work of the federation. “The incumbent government has implemented the Private Sector Protection Plan and it should be forwarded promptly,” he said, adding, “I wish the Shrestha group victory in the upcoming election as I have finally entered the election process although I am in favor of unanimity.” ’
Giving information about his group, Sachin Dhakal said that Shrestha has come with the team to work in a policy level by collaborating with the private sector and the government. “To make Shrestha’s team victorious, it is not only to win the election of the individual but also to work for the rights of the private sector,” said Dhakal, adding, “It is necessary to create an environment for entrepreneurship and business in the country in the coming days.” ’
Former treasurer of the federation, Shashi Kanta Agrawal, said that the new youths and old recruits have come to the group with enthusiasm.
On the occasion, former treasurer of FNCCI Gyanendra Lal Shrestha said that the Josana Shrestha Group could work for the welfare of industrialists and entrepreneurs. President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Bhagirath Sapkota said that it has become more challenging to save the industrialists and entrepreneurs in the current situation. He also said that Jyotsna Group should be elected to form a federation working for the rights of entrepreneurs.
On the occasion, former vice-president of FNCCI Dinesh Shrestha underscored the need for policy-level reforms to protect the industrialists and entrepreneurs. On the occasion, FNCCI former President and SAARC Chamber of Commerce President Chadiraj Dhakal said that Jyotsna Shrestha is an entrepreneur who understands Nepali industry and chamber movement. He also said that the group’s victory is necessary for the rights of the businessmen.
Similarly, former Vice-President of FNCCI Umesh Lal Shrestha said that it is necessary to win over a strong group working for the rights and interests of industrialists and entrepreneurs in FNCCI.
On the occasion, former senior vice-president of FNCCI, Bhaskaranj Rajkarnikar, said that the private sector of Nepal is now in a difficult phase. “This group that is now elected should work for the welfare of industrialists and entrepreneurs,” he said.
Hemraj Dhakal, a candidate for the post of senior vice-president of FNCCI, said that Hemraj Dhakal had worked efficiently for the welfare of industrialists and businessmen as vice-president of FNCCI in the past. He said that this group has moved ahead by covering all areas and it should be victorious. Stating that Nepal’s industry and business was going through an extraordinary situation, he called for policy-level initiatives with the government in the days ahead. According to him, the morale of industrialists and entrepreneurs has been lowered when former FNCCI president Shekhar Golchha is detained for investigation.
