JANAKPUR [Nepal], December 17 (ANI): A roundtable discussion on “India-Nepal Cooperation in New Technology & Startups” was organized in Janakpur by the PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre in association with the Consulate General of India. The program was also co-organized by the Nepal Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF: Birgunj and Janakpur Chapters) and focused on fostering dialogue around startups and young entrepreneurs.
According to the organizers, the aim of the discussion was to further accelerate bilateral cooperation between India and Nepal in priority sectors influenced by new technology.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker Devi Sahai Meena, Consul General of India in Birgunj, Nepal, said, “Today’s Roundtable Discussion on India-Nepal Cooperation in New Technology & Startups shall support the convergence of new-age businesses in Nepal with their counterparts in India, besides ideating on various aspects of new technology and how India’s edge in this segment can be beneficial for Nepalese businesses. India is progressing rapidly. Among countries with excellent economic growth, India stands at the top. India has made significant improvements in various sectors, especially in technology and startups, where remarkable progress has been witnessed. At present, India is known as the IT hub of the world. If we talk about startups, then India ranks third among countries encouraging startups.”
In his opening remarks, session chair Atul K. Thakur, Senior Secretary, India-Nepal Centre, PHDCCI, presented a detailed overview of the past, present, and future of industrialization in the Madhesh region and Nepal at large. He reflected on the changing industrial profiles of both India and Nepal, highlighting how India’s rapid economic growth and open borders, combined with friendly bilateral ties, are creating unprecedented opportunities.
He noted that the rise of states such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh provides potential gains for Nepal, as local industries would see enhanced collaboration in the value chain. He added that Nepalese ancillaries and skilled human resources are increasingly shaping Nepal’s aspirations and positioning it as a capable ally.
Thakur emphasized that India-Nepal relations should be defined by diverse factors, including deep social and cultural ties, and that the new wave of technology adoption necessitates rebooting bilateral ties with technology cooperation at the center of the framework.
The roundtable witnessed the participation of more than forty startups and representatives of MSMEs. The PHDCCI India-Nepal Centre, in collaboration with the Startup Network Nepal, has been hosting an annual flagship initiative, the Startup Summit Nepal. Its third edition is scheduled for December 20 in Kathmandu, encouraging startups to participate and further strengthen the startup ecosystem in Nepal through enhanced India-Nepal cooperation.
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