Raghu Nandan Maru, the Managing Director of Shivam Cement, has been unanimously elected as the chairman of the Nepal Cement Manufacturers' Association following an election held on Friday. The association's 20th Annual General Meeting selected Maru to lead the association for the next three years.

Maru, who has been actively involved in the cement industry for many years, is expected to address both short-term and long-term challenges within the sector as Nepal moves toward self-sufficiency in cement production. He emphasized the need for cooperation between the private sector and the government to resolve issues related to cement production, quality, market management, and industry stability.

Maru's Key Objectives:

• Stability and Quality Production: Maru plans to focus on ensuring quality production and market stability to support the growth of the cement industry.

• Collaboration for Solutions: He highlighted the importance of collaboration between private enterprises and the government to address challenges such as limestone mining, forestry, electricity, banking, and local issues.

• Industry Unity: Maru intends to unite all cement industry stakeholders to tackle these challenges effectively and work toward the industry's growth and prosperity.

Newly Elected Executive Committee:

The 20th Annual General Meeting of the Nepal Cement Manufacturers' Association has also elected the following members to the new executive committee:

• Vice-Chairman: Dhruba Thapa
• Vice-Presidents: Tara Pokharel and Vikas Dugad
• General Secretary: Rajaram Khadka
• Treasurer: Arun Karna

Raghu Nandan Maru's leadership is expected to bring new energy to the cement industry, addressing existing problems and strengthening the industry's overall position. The new executive committee is anticipated to play a significant role in driving progress and innovation in Nepal's cement sector.

Shivam Cement Raghu Nandan Maru