September 23: Saakha Group’s founder, Ganesh Bhakta Saakha, has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s NewBiz Business Conclave and Award 2018 held at Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza on Friday, September 21.

Eighty-nine years old Saakha has spent seven decades of his life in the business sector and has played an active role in promoting the economy of the country.

He had a crucial role in the establishment of Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Bhaktapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries and the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

Post 2053 BS, Saakha Group has shifted its focus to the steel industry. Saakha Group has also invested in pharmaceuticals, metals, paints as well as banking sector. The business conglomerate has also been importing clothes and electronics.

During the awards ceremony, NBA handed over a total of 23 awards in ten different categories.Separate juries were formed to evaluate the works of business organisations from across the country and standout individuals to award them.

This is the fifth edition of the business award, which New Business Age (NBA) Pvt Ltd has been organising since 2013.