NADA Finalizes 29-Member Executive Committee Under President Surendra Kumar Upreti
22nd March 2026, Kathmandu
The NADA Automobiles Association of Nepal has officially finalized its 29-member Central Executive Committee. Following the second committee meeting chaired by President Surendra Kumar Upreti, the election of office bearers was successfully conducted, marking a complete formation of the leadership team for the 2082/83 tenure.
NADA Finalizes 29-Member Executive Committee
The process was carried out in accordance with Clause 20.7 of the NADA Constitution 2071 (including amendments), following the general election held in Kathmandu on January 8, 2026 (Poush 25, 2082).
Newly Elected Office Bearers of NADA
The executive board features a blend of seasoned industry veterans and dynamic leaders from Nepal’s automotive sector. The key positions are held by:
| Position | Name |
| President | Mr. Surendra Kumar Upreti |
| Immediate Past President | Mr. Karan Kumar Chaudhary |
| Institutional Vice President | Mr. Bhadra Bhandari |
| Institutional Vice President | Mr. Ganesh Prasad Bhattarai |
| Vice President | Mr. Bikram Singhania |
| Vice President | Mr. Abhik Jyoti |
| General Secretary | Mr. Milan Babu Malla |
| Secretary | Mr. Meghraj Paudyal |
| Treasurer | Mr. Pankaj Agrawal |
| Joint-Treasurer | Mr. Nilmani Pathak |
Institutional and General Representation
To ensure nationwide representation, the committee includes members from various provinces and the general membership:
Provincial Members (Institutional): Mr. Dilliram Acharya, Mr. Kedarkumar Agrawal, Mr. Damodar Atal, Mr. Dipendra Koirala, and Mr. Pushkar Ojha.
General Members: Anup Kumar Baral, Toyanath Khanal, Deepak Raj Giri, Dipendra Kumar Mishra, Diwakar Mishra, Nawaraj Bhusal, Nabin Kumar Parakh, Narayan Prasad Paudel, Prakash Kapuri, Bikash Joshi, and Bimal Shah.
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Presidentially Nominated Members: Mr. Deepak Kumar Agrawal, Mr. Mahesh Pal, and Mr. Rajesh Prasad Giri.
Strategic Dialogue with Past Presidents
On the same day as the committee formation, President Surendra Kumar Upreti hosted a high-level consultative meeting with the Past Presidents of NADA.
This gathering was organized to honor the legacy of previous leaders while discussing current industry challenges, such as taxation policies, the transition to EV technology, and the overall growth of the Nepalese automobile market.
The Road Ahead for NADA
With the 29-member committee now fully operational, NADA is expected to take a proactive stance in lobbying for favorable automotive policies in Nepal.
Under Upreti’s leadership, the association aims to bridge the gap between the government and private stakeholders to ensure sustainable growth for both fuel-based and hybrid/electric vehicle segments.
“This committee represents a unified voice for the Nepalese automobile industry. Our goal is to foster innovation and protect the interests of dealers and consumers alike,” stated a representative from the association.
