Kathmandu – Finance Secretary Dr. Ghanashyam Upadhyay is set to participate in the inaugural session of the Third Insurance Discourse 2026. The event, jointly organized by Banking Samachar and News of Insurance, will be held on Magh 7, 2082, in Kathmandu.

Dr. Upadhyay entered government service through the Revenue Group and, after being promoted to Joint Secretary, worked outside the traditional finance structure. He has previously served as Chief District Officer of Lalitpur and Kathmandu. He was promoted to the rank of Secretary in Ashadh 2080 BS. Having gained extensive experience by working in various tax offices and financial institutions, he later also served at the Ministry of Labour after becoming Secretary. He is currently serving as Secretary at the Ministry of Finance.

The Insurance Discourse will be held on Magh 7, 2082, at Hotel Yak & Yeti, Kathmandu. The event will witness the participation of representatives from regulatory bodies, insurance companies, banks and financial institutions, insurance experts, and other distinguished stakeholders.

Key discussion topics at the event will include bancassurance: policy, regulation, and market realities; access to healthcare and the future of health insurance in Nepal; insurtech innovation and transforming insurance into a lifestyle necessity; and the roadmap for restructuring and transforming the insurance industry to meet the needs of modern lifestyles.

In addition, a special session titled “Economics of Insurance” will be held, featuring Vice Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha.