New Initiative to Promote Entrepreneurial Environment in Parbat: Local Product Promotion Campaign and E-Magazine Launched

26 July 2025, Frontline Nepal Information Center, Parbat — Entrepreneurs and businesspeople have emphasized the need for a united and organized effort to promote and market local products in the Parbat district. Attention was drawn to the fact that the government office responsible for industries and businesses at the national level, especially the Cottage and Small Industries Office, which holds a key role and priority, has been interfered with by changing its name and purpose, and its budget is now being diverted to other sectors and headings.

It was also highlighted that local governments, amid various priorities, have not been able to give adequate attention to the promotion of small local enterprises and businesses. Therefore, the need for organized efforts from the informal sector has been strongly emphasized. This was the conclusion of participants in an interaction program organized by Frontline Nepal on the topic "The State of Entrepreneurship in Parbat and the Role of Youth in Promoting Local Enterprises."

Speaking as the chief guest, former Member of Parliament and senior social entrepreneur Rishikesh Tiwari said that although Parbat has great potential for enterprise development, it has not been fully utilized. He added that politics in Nepal hasn't encouraged entrepreneurship and emphasized the need for good people to enter and influence policy-making processes.

Thakur B. Paudel, President of the Parbat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, shared that the chamber had previously promoted tourism by constructing a mechanical bridge. Now, they are planning to work on policy-level changes and establish a showroom called "Kosheli Ghar" to promote and sell local products.