Kantipur EV Dialogue 2023

Kantipur EV Dialogue 2023, organized by Kantipur Media Group (KMG), centers around the theme "Electric Vehicles: Clearing the Confusion." As Nepal moves towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is a key solution. However, challenges such as limited consumer awareness, insufficient charging infrastructure, and unstable tax policies continue to hinder progress. This event brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to address these issues, provide clarity, and explore solutions that will drive Nepal toward a cleaner and more sustainable transportation future.

Speaker list

Session 1

Expert advice for consumers' benefit

Shakti Basnet

Shakti Basnet

Minister, Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation

Rajan Rayamajhi

Rajan Rayamajhi

Chairman, Theego Clean Energy P. Ltd.

Shashi Basnet

Shashi Basnet

Advocate

Dr. Uttam Babu Shrestha

Dr. Uttam Babu Shrestha

Environment Specialist

Dil Bhusan Pathak

Dil Bhusan Pathak

Editor in Chief, Kantipur Television moderator

Session 2

Policy and infrastructure to speed up EV adoption

Prakash Sharan Mahat

Prakash Sharan Mahat

Minister, Ministry of Finance

Pampha Bhusal

Pampha Bhusal

Former Minister

Yamuna Shrestha

Yamuna Shrestha

Managing Director, Cimex Inc

Bhusan Tuladhar

Bhusan Tuladhar

Environmentalist

Tufan Neupane

Tufan Neupane

Senior Deputy Editor, Kantipur Daily moderator