Kathmandu. Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal has held discussion with representatives of the private sector regarding the damage caused to the industries and investment of the private sector and the problems of the industrialists and entrepreneurs.

On the occasion, Minister Khanal held discussions with the presidents and representatives of the representatives of the private sector organizations regarding the loss caused to the industries and investment by the private sector and the problems of the industrialists and entrepreneurs after the demonstration on September 7 and 24. The meeting was attended by representatives from the private sector including Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Commerce, Confederation of Nepalese Industries, Nepal Auto Dealers Association, Chaudhary and Bhatbhateni Group.

On the occasion, the private sector congratulated the newly-appointed Finance Minister, wished him a successful tenure and urged the government to convince the government to ensure security of the industry, promote industry and encourage investment. During the demonstration, the agitators have demanded that the government of Nepal should take a decision on tax concession, concessional loan and payment of insurance amount as soon as possible regarding the losses incurred in industries and business. The discussion also raised the issue of change in the attitude of the government, political parties, journalists and civil society towards the private sector.

On the occasion, Finance Secretary Ghanashyam Upadhyay said that the banks and customs would remain open even during the Dashain holidays and the government was effortful to open the road to Tatopani which has been obstructed due to the landslide. Addressing the industrialists, Minister Khanal said that he inspected the damaged structures of Auto Sector Thapathali, Bhatbhateni Superstore, Koteshwor, Annapurna, Kantipur Media House and Traffic Police Office. The Finance Minister said that he was familiar with the problems of the private sector and that a decision has been taken to set up a fund for the reconstruction of damages caused by the public and private sectors.

The government is positive for the concessions that can be provided by the tax policy and the monetary policy and the employees working in all the public bodies have been directed to provide such services in such a way that the private sector and citizens can feel the face of the government from the points providing public services in the days ahead.