RSP Lawmaker Lima Adhikari Urges Government to Revive Closed State Industries

Kathmandu. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmaker Lima Adhikari has demanded that the government resume operations of closed state-owned industries.

During the special session of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Adhikari welcomed the government's announcement to revive industries such as the Gorkhali Rubber Industry and Butwal Thread Factory, urging for their immediate implementation. 

Adhikari emphasized that the government must take steps to revive various establishments across the country, including the Biratnagar Jute Mill, to create an industrial business environment and generate employment opportunities. 

Adhikari stated that the problems the country has faced over the last three decades—such as corruption, poor governance, impunity, self-centered power politics, weak public services, and widespread unemployment—are the primary reasons for the birth of the 'Gen-Z' movement. Noting that 'Gen-Z' desires good governance, Adhikari said the country's future path must move in that direction.

Adhikari asserted that an investment-friendly environment must be created in the country and that efforts should be made to find opportunities for job creation. Stating that thousands have lost their jobs due to the closure of dozens of industries, including Nepal's first industry, the Biratnagar Jute Mill, she emphasized that closed industries must be reopened and new ones established to create employment.