KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 30
Himalayan Agriculture Industry Limited held its first general assembly on Saturday at the Miracle Party Palace in Sukedhara, Kathmandu.
The event, inaugurated by Nepal's first President, Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, highlighted the company's mission to modernize and transform Nepal's agricultural sector. He also commended the company's efforts to revive Nepal's agricultural legacy, stressing collective action to restore the country's soil health.
During the program, Executive Chairman Sagar Uprety of the company emphasized the importance of addressing challenges in agriculture through digitalization, modernization, and research. He stated that the company is committed to offering comprehensive solutions from production to distribution and export.Highlighting agriculture's critical role in Nepal, he voiced concerns over the sector's long-standing neglect.
Krishna Maharjan, a director of the company and also associated with the Appropriate Organic Fertilizer Company Limited, spoke about their collaboration to protect Nepal from the adverse effects of unnecessary chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
Tribhuvan University Professor Dr. Pramod Aryal presented insights into Nepal's agricultural data and technology, while another founding member, Hemraj Bhandari, who has also served as a member of the Constituent Assembly, urged everyone to join the company's campaign to preserve soil and take advantage of the opportunity to purchase shares in the public company. Another founder, farmer Ananta Karki, shared his experiences using organic fertilizers in his farming practices.
The event was attended by a large gathering of agricultural experts, scientists, innovators, and stakeholders.
