Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province: NRB
Summary
Rs 2.56 billion has been invested in startups in Koshi Province, with agriculture being the dominant sector and strong youth participation in information technology.
Key Points
- Rs 2.56 billion invested in startups in Koshi Province, Nepal Rastra Bank reports.
- 38.7% of investment came via loans while 61.3% was equity funding.
- Startups in agriculture constitute 41.3%, followed by production, service, tourism, and IT sectors.
- Youth engagement is highest in information technology at 73.3%, lowest in agriculture at 21.2%.
