INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Kathmandu, August 29
The 4th National Social Business Challenge-2019 today concluded in Kathmandu.
The programme was supported by UNDP and
jointly organised by National Youth Council (NYC), Association of Youth Organisations Nepal and King College,
Social Business Challenge aims
at encouraging young entrepreneurs to come up with innovative social business ideas for the sustainable development of the
country.
According to a press release issued by the organisers, this year a total of 154 innovative social business ideas of young aspirants
from 12 different cities of the country were shortlisted
Of the 154 shortlisted candidates, 10 candidates got the chance to present their ideas before the jury that consists of eminent
personalities from the field of social entrepreneurship.
Coordinator of Yunus Social Business Centre, Nanda Kishor Mandal said the candidate
with the best idea would be awarded a cash prize of Rs.100,000 and the opportunity to present his/her idea at the World Innovation Forum,
He also said that four runner-ups would receive Rs 50,000 each.
Ashutosh Tiwari, managing director of Safal Partners, said that young
entrepreneurs should have a vision and they should be ready to take risks and think globally.
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