Kathmandu, February 29

Paras Katuwal, a student of The British College, has become the proud winner of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Nepal competition.

Katuwal’s company — Nepal Thopa Sinchai Pvt Ltd — supplies advance agricultural and smart irrigation tools and services to farmers and institutes working in technology-based modern agriculture, as per a media release issued today. It is a pioneering company in the field of complete irrigation package in Nepal providing delivery of drip and sprinkler irrigation, fogger system as well as fertilisation equipment for small land holders, commercial agricultural farm, golf courses, hotel gardens, residential and offices premises. It also provides training packages, counselling to new farmers and does feasibility study for commercial agriculture including layout and farm design.

Katuwal will go on to represent Nepal at the 2016 GSEA Global Finals in Bangkok, Thailand. He will be competing against the top student entrepreneurs from around the world in the hopes of winning over $400,000 in cash and donated prizes. He has also won a cash prize of Rs 50,000 in GSEA

Nepal Finals.

The second place went to Ritesh Marwadi, a student of Lord Buddha Education Foundation. His company — We Fear Silence — is a breakthrough concept in events and marketing that has revolutionised the music and clubbing scene in Kathmandu, the release adds. It is also 360 degree brand communication agency based in Kathmandu with presence in major cities in Nepal. Marwadi has won a cash prize of Rs 25,000.

The third place went to Asish Thakur, a student of King’s College. His venture — Glocal Pvt Ltd — works on online media, ECAs consultant and web/app development. Thakur has won a cash prize of Rs 10,000.

The GSEA Nepal competition was organised by Entrepreneurs’ Organisation Nepal in partnership with Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF).