Economic Transformation, major agenda: NCC

A private sector delegation led by Nepal Chamber of Commerce President Mr. Surendra Bir Malakar urged the government to provide a unique code, as PAN number, to every citizen, to bring them under tax net.

While making an extensive discussion with the newly appointed Finance Minister Mr. Surendra Pandey, Mr. Malakar suggested the government to revise the existing labour policy for industrial development through attracting foreign investors.

The business community also urged the government to give continuity to the programmes initiated by the previous governments. During the meeting, private sector highlighted its various problems and asked the minister to pay attention to them.

Responding on the private sector delegation, Mr. Pandey said that the government was committed to promoting Public-Private Partnership (PPP) to take the country toward economic prosperity.

“Prioritizing economic transformation in the country is the major agenda as the country had passed through a drastic political change. This is possible only through PPP model,” Mr. Pandey said.

Lauding role of the private sector in expediting up economic development in the country, Mr. Pandey said that the progress of private sector meant progress of the country.

He said that the revenue expenditure of the country would help increase economic activities.