Kathmandu - Marking the 61st anniversary of The Rising Nepal, the English-language publication of Gorkhapatra Corporation, the state-owned media house has launched a new platform titled “Gorkhapatra Discourse on Recovery and Resilience”, aimed at strengthening dialogue between the state and the private sector for sustainable economic development.
The discourse, organized by Gorkhapatra Corporation in coordination with Gorkhapatra Academy, is being held at The Plaza, Pulchowk in Lalitpur. This is the first time the Corporation has initiated a structured discourse series focused on national economic issues, signaling an effort to expand its role beyond traditional news dissemination into policy-oriented engagement.
The program was inaugurated by Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav, highlighting the significance the state places on collaborative approaches to economic recovery amid ongoing domestic and global uncertainties.
The opening session was attended by several key policymakers, including Finance Minister Rameshwar Khanal, Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising, Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Anil Kumar Sinha, Minister for Communications and Information Technology Jagdish Kharel, Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Rajendra Singh Bhandari, Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Prof. Dr. Bishwanath Paudel, and Investment Board Nepal CEO Sushil Gyawali. Their presence reflected a multi-sectoral approach to addressing economic challenges related to investment, employment, energy, and financial stability.
Chairing the program, Gorkhapatra Corporation Managing Director Lal Bahadur Airi said the discourse was conceived to counter growing pessimism surrounding Nepal’s economy and to promote constructive engagement grounded in opportunities rather than despair.
Addressing the opening session, Airi stated that the platform aims to generate concrete messages through dialogue between the government and the business community, which will later be formally documented and shared with the state. He acknowledged that narratives of economic decline have become dominant, but stressed that Nepal still possesses considerable potential and untapped opportunities.
“The objective of this discourse is to communicate hope by identifying practical ways to confront existing economic challenges,” he said, adding that informed discussion and evidence-based recommendations are essential for long-term recovery and resilience.
Airi also highlighted the role of Gorkhapatra Academy, noting that it has been working to strengthen academic and research-oriented practices within Nepali journalism, including policy analysis and institutional learning.
The Gorkhapatra Discourse is expected to continue as a forum for sustained engagement on economic governance, recovery strategies, and resilience-building, particularly at a time when Nepal is seeking to restore confidence among investors, entrepreneurs, and the wider public.
