Government of Sudurpashchim Province
Sudurpashchim Investment and Development Summit
Dhangadhi, Kailali
Explore investment sectors in Sudurpashchim
Overview
Sudurpashchim Province, with a population of over 2.9
million, has seen significant improvements in health and education outcomes in
recent years but still lags behind national averages in infrastructure,
specialized care, and technical education. There are 1043 in total health organization units in Sudurpashchim
province (958 public and 85 nonpublic organization unit). With strategic geographic positioning,
growing youth population, and rising local demand for quality services, this
cluster presents immense investment opportunities. ECD center 5121, Schools
4105, CTEVT Supported Schools 234 in sudurpashchim province
|
Indicator |
Status in
Sudurpashchim |
National
Average |
|
Literacy Rate (15+ years) |
65.7% |
76.3% |
|
School Dropout Rate (Grade 6–8) |
21.5% |
14.2% |
|
Institutional Delivery Rate |
61.8% |
80.4% |
|
Doctors per 10,000 population |
0.5 |
2.3 |
Source: NHFS (2021), MoEST EMIS Data
(2022),(NPC, 2023)
Why Invest in Health and
Education in Sudurpashchim?
Priority Investment Sector
1. Residential
Model Secondary Schools (Budhanilkantha Model)
The concept of
establishing high-quality residential schools focused on science, technology,
and civic education aligns with the growing demand from rural families for
urban-standard education within the province.
2.
Polytechnic Institutes
Polytechnic in,
focusing on Agriculture, Hydropower Technology, Construction, and ICT, aims to
serve over 1,000 students annually through skills-oriented training aligned
with national employment priorities and foreign labor market demands
3. Teaching
Hospital Project
Fills critical gap in specialized care (e.g., surgery, pediatrics, mental
health) and reduces outmigration for treatment.
4.
Vocational & Technical Training Centers (TVET):
Establish and operate
specialized TVET institutes offering market-driven skill development programs
in areas like tourism, hospitality, construction, IT, and agro-processing,
addressing industry demands.
5.
Student Housing & Support Services:
Develop modern student
accommodation, libraries, and other support services around educational hubs to
attract and retain students.
6. E-Health and
Telemedicine Centers
The idea is to establish digitally connected health
centers in remote districts like Bajura and Darchula, utilizing AI-assisted
diagnostics to improve healthcare access. A pilot program can be launched in
these hilly regions to test feasibility and impact. This initiative aims to
reduce the travel burden for patients and enhance local health service
delivery. Support through ICT infrastructure grants, in partnership with the
Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and the Nepal Telemedicine
Association, will be critical for successful implementation.
Support of Sudurpashchim Province Government to
Investors
The Sudurpashchim Province Government is committed to
facilitating public-private partnerships (PPP) and foreign direct investment
(FDI) in the health and education sectors through legal and institutional
support. Under the constitutional mandate of Schedule 6 and Schedule 9 of the
Constitution of Nepal (2015), the province exercises concurrent rights in
managing health and education services. The Local Government Operation Act
(2017) and the Public Private Partnership and Investment Act (2019)
provide the legal foundation for investment collaboration. Investors will
benefit from streamlined approval processes, access to public land, tax
incentives, and operational support through coordination with line ministries,
the Social Development Ministry, Ministry of Health and Population
(MoHP), Nepal Telemedicine Association, CTEVT Regional Coordination Unit and
local municipalities.
Expected Social and
Economic Impact