The PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre, in association with the Consulate General of India (CGI) and Nepal Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF: Birgunj & Janakpur Chapters), organised a Roundtable Discussion on “India-Nepal Cooperation in New Technology & Startups” on Tuesday at Mithila Awadh Dharamshala, Janakpur.
Session Chair Atul K Thakur, Senior Secretary, India-Nepal Centre, highlighted the evolving industrial landscape of Nepal and India, noting opportunities for enhanced collaboration in the value chain, especially from states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. He emphasized integrating technology cooperation into the broader framework of India-Nepal relations.
Chief Guest, Mr Devi Sahai Meena (IFS), Consul General of India, Birgunj, stressed the importance of converging new-age businesses across borders, highlighting India’s strengths in IT & ITeS, AI, and other emerging technologies as a boost for Nepalese startups.
Over forty startups and MSME representatives participated, encouraged to join the upcoming 3rd edition of Startup Summit Nepal on Dec 20 in Kathmandu, aiming to strengthen the India-Nepal startup ecosystem.
