Tag: Agriculture

  • Ganapati Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Empowers Farmers with Successful Goat Farming Training in Bardiya

    Ganapati Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Empowers Farmers with Successful Goat Farming Training in Bardiya


    Ganapati Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited’s Bardiya branch takes a significant stride in community development through a recently organized one-day training program focused on commercial goat farming. As part of their Development Training initiative, the program aimed to enrich the skills of enrolled members, witnessing the active participation of 31 customers. The inauguration, presided over by monitoring officer Gokarna Prasad Joshi, featured the guidance of Mr. Prabhuraj Thapa, Chief of the Training Development and Operation Department, along with the presence of Branch Manager Hikmat Dhakal. Conducted by Livestock Technical Officer Ghanashyam Tiwari, the training culminated with the distribution of certificates to participants, highlighting the commitment of Ganapati Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited to empowering its community members in the realm of commercial goat farming. The seamless coordination and facilitation of the program were skillfully managed by Assistant Lokendra Prasad Bhatta from the Operation and Simplification Branch, marking a successful endeavor towards skill enhancement and community engagement.

     

  • “Sanima Bank Partners with Swisscontact to Boost Agri SMEs Investment in Koshi.”

    “Sanima Bank Partners with Swisscontact to Boost Agri SMEs Investment in Koshi.”


     

    Sanima Bank Ltd and Swisscontact/Nepal Agriculture Market Development Program Phase II have joined hands to strengthen Sanima Bank’s ability to support Agri-SMEs in Koshi Province. The main objective of this partnership is to provide financial assistance to Agro processing enterprises in the region and raise awareness about the available opportunities. They plan to leverage technology for smoother Agri loan processing, promote Agri loan products, conduct client orientation and business literacy programs, and enhance the skills of the bank’s staff to better serve the needs of Agri-enterprises efficiently.

     

  • 7-Month Macroeconomic Highlights: Inflation is 7.88%.

    7-Month Macroeconomic Highlights: Inflation is 7.88%.


    According to the Nepal Rastra Bank, inflation remained at 7.88 percent year on year. During the mentioned period, the gross foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 10.50 billion, while total imports and exports decreased by 19.9 percent and 29 percent, respectively, and the trade deficit decreased by 18.7 percent.

    The outstanding concessional loan was Rs.210.96 billion as of mid-February 2023, with 148,295 borrowers. For selected commercial agriculture and livestock businesses, Rs.142.56 billion has been extended to 61,335 borrowers. Similarly, 84,105 women entrepreneurs have received loans totaling Rs.65.19 billion. A total of 2,855 borrowers have received concessional loans in other specified sector