AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNRB–PM Talks: Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Dr. Biswo Nath Poudel met Prime Minister Balendra Shah to discuss the stock market, banking and broader financial sector issues. Cross-border Payments: ADB says the Nepal–India digital payment corridor is a major untapped chance to boost trade, tourism and remittances, urging interoperability and regulatory alignment. Power Trade Boost: Nepal and India agreed to raise electricity exports to India to 1,650 MW and imports to 1,400 MW via Dhalkebar–Muzaffarpur and Dhalkebar–Sitamarhi lines, with more transmission projects in the pipeline. Insurance for Wildlife Losses: Nepal Insurance Authority will start selling Wildlife Risk Insurance from July 17, priced at Rs 1,500, to cover accidents, disability, and losses to houses, livestock and crops. Mental Health Push: Government and UN launched a 2025–2028 joint mental health support programme across Karnali, Lumbini and Madhesh. Capital Markets Roadmap: SEBON unveiled a 10-year plan aiming to grow market size to 150% of GDP by 2036, push digital trading and expand instruments. Public Sector Jobs: Govt is preparing a proposal to remove about 60,000 contract/temporary/daily-wage workers, prompting protests at Singha Durbar. Health Transplants: Shahid Dharmabhakta National Transplant Center reports only 37 liver transplants in 10 years, citing cost, space and specialist shortages.
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