KATHMANDU, Oct 14: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged the non-resident Nepalis to invest in their motherland.

Inaugurating the 8th international convention of the Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) in Kathmandu on Saturday, she said the time was ripe to invest in Nepal.

“Following the promulgation of the constitution, Nepal is entering a phase of economic development, and NRNA should be a part of it,” President Bhandari said. “There is favorable atmosphere for investment in tourism, hydropower, education, health and infrastructure in Nepal.”

Stating that Nepalis abroad can take pride in Nepal’s prosperity, the President also lauded the role played by the NRNA in the post-earthquake and landslide relief, rescue and reconstruction work in the country.

On the occasion, Deputy Prime Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara said a special role of NRNA was expected in the development of Nepal. “The knowledge, skills and capital gained abroad should serve as energy for Nepal’s development.”

President of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Bhawani Rana, founder President of NRNA Dr Upendra Mahato and NRNA chair Shesh Ghale expressed the commitment to contribute from their respective part in the development of the nation.

The NRNA brings together around 70,000 Nepalis living in 77 different countries around the world. The convention will elect a new leadership for the Association.

Bhuvan Bhatta, Jamuna Gurung and TB Karki are in the fray for the post of president in the convention that will end on October 17. RSS

KATHMANDU, Oct 12: Jamuna Ghale and Bhawan Bhatta have announced their candidacies for the President of the Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) just ahead of its Eighth Global Summit and General Convention.

Organizing a news conference on Thursday, Ghale formally announced her candidacy. The Eighth Global Summit of the NRNA is going to start in Kathmandu from Saturday. President aspirant Ghale is the wife of incumbent President Shesh Ghale.

On the occasion, Ghale said that she was contesting the polls to establish women’s participation and for women empowerment in the NRNA among other reasons.

She also pledged to complete the ongoing mega projects run by the NRNA in time in a more transparent way.

Meanwhile, Bhatta also announced his candidacy on Thursday itself. Claiming that he was fit for the post, Bhatta said he has understood the problems and sorrows of all Non-Resident Nepalis. Bhatta is incumbent Vice-President of NRNA.

On the occasion, Bhatta also committed to play supportive roles in the implementation of mutual investment projects. Bhatta also vowed to complete the construction of the Laprak Model Village forwarded by the current NRNA leadership. RSS