Hetauda Cement Industry Shuts Down Due to Raw Material Shortage

Hetauda. The Hetauda Cement Industry, which has been facing a long-term economic crisis, has shut down due to a shortage of raw materials. The industry, which produced clinker last month, halted production after failing to secure necessary raw materials.

“We do not have raw materials such as coal and limestone. There is no immediate possibility of raw materials arriving; although contracts were signed, the contractor has been unable to transport the materials citing a lack of funds, forcing us to close the industry,” said Assistant Manager Bhaktiram Shrestha, noting that the industry is currently packaging cement produced from the remaining 5,000 tons of clinker.

The industry, which has a daily production capacity of 16,000 bags of cement, remains almost permanently closed. Maintenance work is underway on the machinery due to technical issues encountered during clinker production. Due to the financial crisis, employees have not received their salaries for 10 months.

The industry employs 166 permanent staff, 100 daily wage workers, and 52 security personnel. Established in Lamsure, Hetauda in 2033 BS, the industry began cement production in 2043 BS.