Kathmandu, September 16

As the global conference of Non-Resident Nepalis Association (NRNA) — umbrella association of Nepalis staying abroad beyond SAARC nations — scheduled to be held here in second week of October is going to elect a new leadership for 2017 to 2019, aspirants have started announcing their candidacy for the NRNA president.

Incumbent NRNA Vice-president, Bhaban Bhatta announced his candidacy today. NRNA, established some 14 years back, has a network in 77 countries and has been contributing in national economy through investment of capital, skill and technology.

Bhatta, who announced his candidacy for the president of NRNA, is living in Japan. He is involved in the hospitality business in Tokyo. He has made investments in the apparel industry, education, hospitality, media and aviation sector in Nepal.

While announcing his candidacy, Bhatta said that NRNA will contribute in entrepreneurship development and transforming the country’s tourism sector by mobilising NRNA’s vast network and encourage national coordination committee of each state where NRNA is formed to start at least one project in Nepal.

Likewise, he also pledged to set up a start-up fund through NRNA so that innovative ideas will get a chance to be realised. He also promised to work for the welfare of migrant workers through NRNA’s network and set up a welfare fund for the rescue and relief of migrant workers.