Banks Focused on Agricultural Lending Still Lack Skilled Agricultural Experts, Says Former NPC Vice-Chair

Banking News— Nepal's agricultural financing system continues to face major structural challenges because even banks that prioritize agricultural lending lack personnel with adequate agricultural expertise, according to former National Planning Commission Vice-Chair Dr. Swarnim Shrestha. Speaking during the second session of the National Banking Discourse 2026, titled "Expanding Investment in Agriculture: The Role of Banks,…