The Nepal Weekly 
December 13, 2022
In the context of forward-looking the overall development of electrical entrepreneurs, enhancement of energy consumption along with facilitation of national and international business, the Federation of Electrical Entrepreneurs of Nepal (FEEN) organized the tenth edition of its premier international electrical-electronics exhibition and symposiums as ‘Rathi Switch & Cable presents FEEN Electro-Tech 2022. The exhibition was opened for December 8 to 11, 2022 at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall in Kathmandu. The exhibition was visited by 42,000 plus businessmen and commoners.
Nepal can be economically strengthened through efficient and enhanced consumption of electricity in the background of increasing power production, the organisers argue. Thus, this edition of FEEN Electro-Tech carries an inclusive theme “Nepal’s prosperity through increased energy consumption”. The exhibition aimed to contribute to the development of Nepalese trade, business, and industrial sector thereby creating conducive business environment. The event, Rathi Switch & Cable presents FEEN Electro-Tech 2022,was planned to be an ideal business platform for all who work in the areas of electricity, power, energy, electrical, electronic, and information technology. National and international manufacturers, exporters, importers, agencies, dealers, contractors, engineers, experts, designers, policymakers, technicians, and buyers will form a mega platform for trade, investment opportunities, and market information, organisers had stated. The exhibition showcased Power Generating Equipment, Transmission & Distribution Line Materials, Power Supply & Control Equipment, Domestic & Industrial Electrification, Electric Household Appliances, Wire, Cables & Conductors, LED Lighting Fixtures, Electronics, Office Automation, Control & Switchgears, Solar Equipment and other Electrical Accessories. The exhibition created opportunities of direct interaction of exhibitors and visitors where a separate sales area is also created to facilitate the prospective buyers.
The four days exhibition was expected to draw more than 60,000 visitors that would including national and international guests, business entrepreneurs, technicians, government officials, media personnel, architects, electrical engineers, interior decorator, students, and the general public.
Addressing the ‘FEEN Electro Tech 2022’ inaugural function, Finance Minister Janardan Sharma said that the government is serious about the problems of the entrepreneurs due to the rise in the interest rate and crunch in liquidity.
The finance minister said that the government was working in line with the suggestions put forward by the joint task force of the private sector, Rastra Bank, Ministry of Commerce and Finance Ministry.
He urged the business people to concentrate, as usual, on business rather than take to the street for agitation. Minister Sharma said he had proposed in the Cabinet for government intervention to solve the problems of the private sector.
On the occasion, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Managing Director Kulman Ghising has mentioned that the authority’s investment is focused on the development of electrical infrastructure to increase electricity consumption and Nepal will be fully independent in electricity in two years from now.
Ghising added that the government and NEA both are investing in the development of necessary electrical infrastructure. He further mentioned that various EV Expos are being held to increase the consumption of electricity produced in Nepal. Ghising said that expansion of charging stations and induction based cooking utensils are prioritized for electricity consumption. He said that electricity consumption cannot increase without the development of electricity transmission, distribution and substations. (By Ram Dangol)
