NCC urges govt to introduce one‑door system for industry registration
KATHMANDU: Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) has urged the government to introduce a one‑door system for industry registration. The NCC said the system should cover the process through to actual operation.
Speaking at a programme at the Chamber Bhawan in Jamal, Kathmandu on Monday, NCC President Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal said policy facilitation is essential to create an environment conducive to industry and business. He urged Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha to clarify jurisdictional boundaries between local, provincial and federal levels to eliminate double taxation and simplify licensing requirements.
NCC President Agrawal emphasised that providing a guarantee of security is vital to boosting entrepreneurs’ morale and fostering a productive business climate. He said a comprehensive internal investment promotion and security policy, including broad insurance coverage, should be introduced without delay and called for clear government policies to direct remittances towards a production‑oriented economy.
He drew attention to a decline in Nepal’s industrial capacity utilisation, citing the Nepal Rastra Bank’s annual report on economic activity. “Nepal’s average industrial capacity utilisation was limited to 44.5% in fiscal year 2024/25, down from 48.3% in fiscal year 2023/24,” Agrawal said.
The NCC president said the government must commit to policies on industry, trade and investment that will not be subject to frequent changes. He also urged the government to seek global markets through economic diplomacy and to ensure export subsidies for exporters.
In response, Minister Sinha told NCC officials that the government is working to facilitate a better industrial and business environment and to minimise administrative and policy‑related hurdles for both the private sector and the public. He said efforts are underway to lift current restrictions on export subsidies and that the government is mindful that businesses should not be harassed under the guise of market monitoring.
The minister added that the government is seriously working towards the security of domestic investment and reiterated its commitment to easing the industrial environment.
