Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Binod Chaudhary Calls for Nepal's Economic Reset
Binod Chaudhary, a billionaire from Nepal, thinks his country needs big changes to get better economically.
He says Nepal should use its tourism, water power, and connections with other countries to make more money and jobs.
He wants Nepal to work more with India and China to build better roads, trains, and schools.
He also thinks Nepal should become a place where people from other countries can study and work.
Chaudhary says Nepal has a lot of things that can help it grow, but it needs to use them better.
He is hopeful that new leaders after the next elections can make these changes happen quickly.
Binod Chaudhary advocates for Nepal's economic reset through tourism, hydropower, connectivity, and education.
Nepal could unlock its potential by leveraging tourism, hydropower, connectivity, and education.
Chaudhary suggests expanding air links and power exports to boost tourism and energy sectors.
He proposes joint ventures and partnerships with India to strengthen Nepal's railway network and education system.
Chaudhary envisions Nepal as a bridge between India and China, facilitating trade and investment.
- Who
- Binod Chaudhary, chairman of Chaudhary Group and Nepal's sole Forbes billionaire
- What
- Advocates for Nepal's economic reset through tourism, hydropower, connectivity, and education
- When
- Elections scheduled for March
- Where
- Nepal, with a focus on regional cooperation with India and China
- Why
- To unlock Nepal's potential and address economic mismanagement and missed opportunities
- Binod Chaudhary
- Chairman of Chaudhary Group and Nepal's sole Forbes billionaire
- Nepal's Hydropower Capacity
- 80,000 MW, with only 2,000 MW currently sold
- Tourism Potential
- 5 million tourists could create 15 million jobs
- India's Power Purchase Interest
- Willing to buy up to 10,000 MW from Nepal
- Nepal's LDC Status
- Scheduled to graduate from least developed country category
- Election Date
- March
- Chaudhary's Book
- Made in Nepal