3rd August 2025, Kathmandu
In a significant move for industrial development in Gandaki Province, Dharmaraj Bartola has been unanimously elected as the President of the Gandaki Province-level Industry Confederation.
Dharmaraj Bartola Elected President
The election, held during the Confederation’s third convention on Saturday in Pokhara, ushers in a new executive committee poised to tackle Nepal’s pressing economic challenges.
The newly formed executive committee, led by President Bartola, includes:
Vice Presidents: Dipendra Raj Bastakoti, Bikram Karmaacharya, Krishna Prasad Gautam, and Rudralal Shrestha.
Executive Committee Members: Madhav Bastakoti, Yagya Regmi, Rajeshwar Acharya, Phanindra Sharma, Prakash Bharti, Arpana Pokharel, Ganesh Bahadur Thapa, and Prakash Acharya.
Commitment to Domestic Production and Employment Generation
The convention, a pivotal gathering for industrialists in the region, underscored a strong commitment to promoting domestic products and fostering employment opportunities through robust industrial development. This strategic focus aims to address the current economic hurdles faced by the country.
Newly elected President Bartola voiced significant concern over Nepal’s escalating trade deficit and its heavy reliance on imports. He emphasized that such trends have made the nation overly dependent on external factors, hindering sustainable growth. Bartola affirmed the Confederation’s readiness to collaborate closely with the government to overcome these critical issues and pave the way for a more self-reliant economy.
Outgoing President Binod Sharma Nyaupane presented a comprehensive report on his tenure, highlighting the Confederation’s past activities and outlining future initiatives.
Established in 2020 (2077 BS), the Gandaki Province Industry Confederation has grown to include 65 registered members, reflecting its increasing influence and representation within the industrial sector.
The election of Dharmaraj Bartola signals a renewed dedication to empowering local industries and contributing to the economic prosperity of Gandaki Province and beyond.
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