On the occasion of its 75th Annual General Meeting, Nepal Chamber of Commerce honored individuals contributing significantly in nine categories, with the awards presented by President Ramchandra Paudel. President Paudel emphasized the need to recognize the private sector as an integral partner in nation-building and the engine of the country’s economy. Chamber President Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal highlighted the impact of political instability and policy uncertainty on the private sector and expressed readiness to collaborate with the new government. (27 Chaitra, Kathmandu).
During the 75th Annual General Meeting, Nepal Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding contributors across nine fields. The honors were presented by President Ramchandra Paudel through memorial awards established in the names of former chamber presidents. Distinguished personalities from sectors including trade, industry, agriculture, tourism, social service, and trade logistics were felicitated by the President.
Ganesh Bahadur Shrestha, co-founder of Sujal Foods Pvt. Ltd., was awarded the Ishwarlal Shrestha Lifetime Achievement Award. Vinod Shankar Shrestha, Chairman and Managing Director of Hotel Shankar, received the Banwari Lal Mittal Memorial Award for tourism. The Juddha Bahadur Shrestha Memorial Award for trade was bestowed upon Nepal Wool House. Ganesh Eddie of Ganesh HEMs was honored with the Raj Bahadur Chipalu Memorial Award in agriculture. Rabindraman Singh Pradhan, Chairman of Everest D Cargo Pvt. Ltd., received the Biharilal Khetan Memorial Award for trade logistics.
In his speech, President Paudel stressed that the private sector should be viewed not only as a tax-paying entity but as a vital partner in nation-building and the economic engine of the country. He pointed out that only a strong private sector can strengthen the national economy and called for enhanced cooperation between the government and private sector. Furthermore, he emphasized that engaging youth in economic activities through entrepreneurship, technology, and creativity is an urgent priority today.
