Morang: Preparations had been completed for an investment conference organised by the Koshi Province Government. The summit was scheduled to take place in Biratnagar on 1 and 2 May 2025.

At a press conference organised by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, officials said the programme expected to present 54 projects across eight sectors. The proposed areas included tourism, industry, information technology, agriculture, hydropower and infrastructure construction, with projects valued at Rs 139.30 billion.

Summit at a glance

  • Scheduled for 1–2 May 2025 in Biratnagar
  • 54 projects expected across eight sectors
  • Proposals valued at Rs 139.30 billion
  • Focus on investment conditions, enterprise and employment

Organisers said the conference aimed to identify and establish Koshi Province as an investment destination. They linked that goal to the province’s second periodic plan and its longer-term economic development priorities.

The provincial government expected the gathering to support industrialisation, employment generation and capital formation. It also sought interest from the domestic private sector, non-resident Nepalis and international investors.

Officials said policy changes, legal reform and simpler administrative processes would be important to creating a more supportive environment for investors and entrepreneurs.

Editor’s note: This report describes preparations and expectations announced before the scheduled May 2025 event. It does not present the summit’s subsequent outcomes.