NADA Auto Show Begins in Kathmandu; Vice President Emphasizes Green Energy Vehicles

Summary

The NADA Auto Show has begun in Kathmandu, with Vice President Ram Sahayaprasad Yadav calling electric vehicles a national priority for cleaner transport and lower fuel dependence. Business leaders at the event urged the government to support domestic manufacturing, charging infrastructure, and broader economic reforms.

Key Points
  • The NADA Auto Show opened at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu on Tuesday.
  • Vice President Ram Sahayaprasad Yadav said green energy vehicles are essential for an environmentally friendly and technology-friendly Nepal.
  • He said electric vehicles can reduce fuel dependence, trade deficits, carbon emissions, and urban air pollution, while supporting jobs and technical skills.
  • FNCCI Chairman Anjan Shrestha called for economic re-engineering and stronger government support for the automobile sector and domestic production.
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