Presentation by Mr. Suraj Vaidya, Former President of FNCCI

1. Suraj Vaidya

2. NEPAL:
Mountains of Opportunities

3.  Nepal: Youngest democratic republican state
 Arun 3 (900 MW) HEP: Commencement of Construction
 Huaxin Cement: Started Construction of Plant
 Approval of USD 200 million solar project (170 MW) - Dolma Fund Management
 Approval to Japan Club International - Development and operation of 3 five-star hotels
(Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Pokhara)
 Muktinath Cable Car, World’s longest (84 km); has started preparing DPR; investment size USD
500 million.
from
2017

4.  High Rate of Return on Investment:
 In an average RoI lies between approx. 12% - 15%, which is one of
the healthiest returns in global markets. But, if we take the example of
NCELL / UNILEVER return on equity is more than 1000%
 High Economic Growth Rate: Growth of 6% and above in last 2 years,
something much higher than Nepal’s average economic growth rate.
 Conclusion of 3 levels of Election peacefully: All Political Parties ran
on Prosperity & Economic development
 Political Stability: With two-third majority government
Why invest in Nepal?

5.  147,181 sq. kms of area, Nepal occupies 0.3 and
0.03 percentage of land area of Asia and the world
respectively
 The altitude from a min of 70 to a max of 8,848
meters and the climate varies from tundra to polar.
 The country has a great variety of topography, which
is reflected in the diversity of weather & climate
 Nepal’s agro imports crossed Rs 200 billion for the
first time in the last fiscal year.
 Tremendous export potentials in niche products.
(Tibet & Middle East)
 Chemical fertilizer plant: Demand
for urea is 700,000 MT per year
 Integrated agriculture infrastructure
projects in 7 Provinces
VALUE CHAIN AGRICULTURE

6.  8 out 14, 8000 meters high
mountains are in Nepal
 Rich in heritage and culture
 Birth place of Buddha
 Origin of wellness and yoga
 Deepest Gorge of the world
 Nepal Forest coverage is 40%+
 Multiple Ethnic group, speaking 100
languages and dialects.
 Young skilled and disciplined workers
 Film City: 25 M US$: Land 314 acers
 Janaki International Heritage hotel: 20 M US$
 Ski Resort in Manang: 100 M US$
 Khaptad Integrated tourism: 187 M US$
 3 Cable Car Projects under private sector
TOURISM

7. WATER AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
 70% of the overall waterflow and 40% of
the dry season flow of Ganges come via
Nepal
 Himalaya is the water tower for majority of
the population of the subcontinent.
 Nepal's need for energy increases as
investment & economy grows
 Fuel worth US$ 1.3 billion imported in the
fiscal year. (1,700 KL kerosene & 32,500
tons of cooking gas monthly
 Huge possibilities of exporting excess
power to Neighboring countries
 Lower Arun Hydroelectric – 679 MW, 1300 M. US$
 Nalsing Gad Storage Hydroelectric – 410 MW,
739.39 M. US$
 SR6 Storage Hydroelectric – 652 MW, 1175 M.
US$ (at 0.8 draft rate)
 Tamor Storage Hydroelectric – 756 MW, 1217.4 M.
US$
 Sunkoshi II Storage Hydroelectric – 1110 MW, 1027
M. US$
 West Seti Storage Hydroelectric – 750 MW, 1097.7
M. US$

8. INDUSTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURES
 Industrial Park in Motipur, Rupandehi,
550 hectare, 80.27 M. US$
 Industrial Park in Naubasta, Banke, 224
hectare, 77.6 M. US$
 Special Economic Zone in Simara -120
hectare, 44.86 US$
 3 Private Investments in Cement
 With 30 million, Nepal ranks 49th in terms
of population and enjoys strong domestic
demand; Australia 24 million; the
Netherlands 17 million.
 Import of goods and services of Nepal
increased from US$ 7.71 billion in 2015
to US$ 11.61 billion in 2017
 Nepal has one of the highest proportions
of working age population (52.9%)
 Private investment, including foreign
private investment is welcomed (almost
no limit in ownership)

9. TRANSPORTATION
 South Asia is one of the least integrated and
connected regions of the world.
 Nepal Government understands developing
infrastructure enhances country's
productivity, making it more competitive in
the region
 Nagdhunga Tunnel- 2.5 km, JICA
 Gautam Buddha Airport and Pokhara Int’l
Airport - under construction
 Janakpur-Jayanagar Railway – Indian
assistance - under construction
 International and Regional Airports in Nijgadh,
Biratnagar & Dhanghadi
 Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Railways
 Bus Rapid Transit in Kathmandu
 East West Electrified Railways

10. HEALTH AND EDUCATION
 Education & Health provide the strong
foundation for a stable and functioning
country
 2000 to 2016, the number of Nepali
students enrolled in degree programs
abroad soared by 835% to 44,255 students
in 2017 (UIS). Nepal ranked top 3 among
international students in Japan.
 Nepal can be a hub for quality Education
and Medical services in the region.
 Wellness centers and Ayurveda have huge
potential.
 Dhulikhel Medi-city project- 74 M. US$
 Education, Sports and Health City – in 7
provinces
 Gandaki Technical University – 95.5 acres,
61 M. US$

11. URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
 Hetauda Smart City -300 M. US$
 Nepal Int’l Convention and Expo Centre –
24 acres, 16 M. US$
 5 Integrated Solid Waste Management
Projects
 With 5.1 million urban population, the
ratio of urbanization was 18.2 percent in
2014 and the rate of urbanization was 3%
 Urbanization in Nepal is dominated by a
few large and medium cities, with an
excessive concentration in the
Kathmandu Valley.

12. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES FOR
THE PROJECTS SHOWCASED IN NIS 2019
EXPRESSION OF
INTEREST
Ongoing
SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATION
By April 20, 2019
SCREENING
April 21 to May 31, 2019
DECISION FROM
GOVERNMENT
SIDE
May 31, 2019

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