Nabil Bank Launches Entrepreneurship Training Across 16 Rural Locations in Nepal
22nd April 2026, Kathmandu
Nabil Bank Limited has officially kicked off a specialized skill-based financial literacy and entrepreneurship development training program.
Nabil Bank Entrepreneurship Training
Targeted at the agricultural workforce, the initiative commenced on April 22, 2026 (Baisakh 9), in the Sinja Rural Municipality of Jumla.
The bank plans to expand this program to 15 additional rural locations across Nepal within the current fiscal year.
Empowering Rural Entrepreneurs
The initiative is a collaborative effort between Nabil Bank and local levels across six provinces: Koshi, Madhesh, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim.
The program aims to reach approximately 500 individuals who are either currently operating or planning to start agriculture-based businesses.
Key Learning Pillars
According to Manoj Kumar Gyawali, CEO of Nabil Bank, the training is designed to provide practical knowledge on several critical financial aspects, including:
Savings and Budgeting: Effective personal and business financial planning.
Loan Management: Understanding credit cycles and debt responsibility.
Insurance and Investment: Risk mitigation and exploring growth opportunities.
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Business Marketing: Strategies to bring agricultural products to the wider market.
“Our goal is to empower participants through financial literacy, reduce unemployment, and promote sustainable economic growth by fostering new business ventures,” stated CEO Gyawali.
Focus on Sustainable Agriculture
The training is tailored to the specific interests of Nepalese farmers in rural areas. Participants will receive technical expertise and vocational skills in sectors such as:
Livestock Farming: Goat, pig, and buffalo rearing.
Horticulture: Mushroom and vegetable farming.
Market Integration: Identifying commercial opportunities and financial management.
Commitment to Sustainable Banking
This program falls under Nabil Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its commitment to Sustainable Banking. By focusing on environmentally friendly and socially responsible investments, the bank seeks to create long-term economic benefits for rural communities.
Through the Nabil SSE (Social School of Entrepreneurship), the bank continues to prioritize social entrepreneurship, development, and job creation as core pillars of its contribution to Nepal’s sustainable development goals.
About Nabil Bank Limited
As a leading commercial bank in Nepal, Nabil Bank is dedicated to driving positive social change. It consistently integrates social responsibility with innovative banking solutions to ensure self-reliance for individuals in the country’s most remote regions.
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