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KATHMANDU, July 5: The Federation of Women Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal (FWEAN) has expanded its reach to Syangja, inaugurating its 76th district branch during a district-level women entrepreneurs’ fair and workshop held in Putalibazar Municipality on Friday.
Speaking at the event, FWEAN President Shobha Gyawali underscored the urgent need for Kosheli Ghars (gift houses) at both local and provincial levels to support the marketing of locally produced goods. “There is a growing need for gift houses to promote local products. The government must also ensure that these centres are monitored and functioning effectively,” she said, adding that all public services should deliver tangible results for citizens.
President Gyawali, who chaired the workshop, highlighted the importance of strengthening women’s entrepreneurship and outlined efforts to implement government policies at the grassroots level. She pointed out that products from Nepal’s rural areas have already featured in international exhibitions, with plans underway to expand this reach. “In the future, we aim to take all goods produced in rural Nepal to the global market,” she said.
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Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal, Abrar H. Hashmi, attended the event as chief guest. In his remarks, he lauded Nepal’s strong female participation in enterprise and urged women to embrace entrepreneurship. He noted the country's vast potential for business development and assured the Pakistani Embassy’s continued support for empowering Nepali women entrepreneurs.
Mayor of Putalibazar Municipality Tulsiram Regmi reaffirmed the municipality’s commitment to supporting women-led enterprises. Deputy Mayor Devi Aryal, Chief District Officer Ishwori Prasad Aryal and FWEAN Gandaki Province Coordinator Parbati Poudel Regmi also offered congratulatory remarks, sharing their views on promoting women in business.
Third Vice President of the Federation, Basanti Pradhan, along with Executive Member and Kaski Province Representative, Parvati Poudel Regmi, delivered the vote of thanks. The event drew participation from around 300 women engaged in various professions and enterprises.
On the occasion, President Gyawali shared FWEAN’s vision of establishing chapters in all 77 districts of Nepal. She said the FWEAN is working to unite women entrepreneurs nationwide under one umbrella network to advocate on key issues, enhance capacities and promote sustainable business practices. “Through skills-based training and efforts to strengthen women’s socio-economic empowerment, we are building a more resilient and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem,” she stated.
Founded on July 11, 2003, FWEAN was established with the goal of fostering women's entrepreneurship across Nepal. As part of its expansion, a district-level women entrepreneurs’ association was also formed in Syangja during the event.
An 11-member district committee has been formed under the leadership of Chandrakala Rana. Sunita Poudel Gautam has been elected as Senior Vice President, Gunkumari Rana as Vice President, Bhawani Adhikari as General Secretary, Laxmi Thapa as Secretary, and Karuna Poudel Kshetri (Kaushila) as Treasurer. The committee also includes Rewati Padhya Regmi (Renu), Samjhana Shrestha, Hasina Begum, Sushma Shrestha, and Maya Gorkhali as members.
The one-day workshop was organised by FWEAN in collaboration with the Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal. The event was attended by municipal officials, ward chairs, the district police chief, and representatives from various chambers of commerce.
