Neetu Shrestha takes over Leadership at NYEF Lalitpur Chapter

KATHMANDU:Neetu Shrestha, a fashion designer and hotelier, has been appointed President of the  Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs' Forum (NYEF) Lalitpur Chapter, which is associated with the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). On July 16, at the platform's third annual general meeting, the former leadership appointed him as president.

Elvis Ranjit has been appointed as the Forum's first vice-president, and Anukul Shrestha has been appointed as the second vice-president, according to a press released by the Chapter.

According to the Forum's constitution, the leadership, including the former president, first vice president, and second vice president, picks the future leadership and working committee members based on key performance indicators. The working committee's term is one year.

The Forum Lalitpur Chapter's committee members are Prakiran Shrestha, Shikhar Pandey, Niraj Agrawal, Jush Shrestha, Palas Joshi, Ashank SJB Rana, and Nishan Dhakal. Former President Subin Shrestha continues as an Ex Officio member of the new committee.

Neetu Shrestha, in her new role, has announced plans to launch an incubation program aimed at providing business resources and mentorship to startup entrepreneurs. She intends to facilitate connections between entrepreneurs and international organizations and government bodies to explore opportunities and offer leadership development training. Emphasizing support for women entrepreneurs, she plans to create dedicated platforms and resources. Additionally, she aims to foster collaboration and innovation across different industries by bringing together members from diverse sectors.

During the inaugural session, former Youth and Sports Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha commended the chapter for electing a female leader and encouraged entrepreneurs to collaborate with government bodies for national progress. Despite challenges, he stressed the importance of optimism. He mentioned that during his tenure as Minister of Youth and Sports, he had prepared to announce a policy promoting the use of the "Made in Lalitpur" badge for athletes instead of imported ones. However, this initiative remains undone due to the dissolution of the government.

During the opening session, outgoing President Subin Shrestha outlined achievements from the previous year, while newly appointed Second Vice President Anukul Shrestha highlighted programs carried out during the previous term. Sahara Joshi, Chair of the Youth Entrepreneurs Forum's National Governing Council, also addressed the session.