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.