Rupandehi industrialists urge MP Kharel for policy clarity, infrastructure support

Butwal. A serious discussion was held today with Sulabh Kharel, MP for Rupandehi Constituency No. 2, regarding the problems faced by industrialists and entrepreneurs at a welcome and introduction program organized by the Rupandehi Chamber of Industries. At the program, industrialists demanded policy clarity and facilitation on issues of taxation, industrial infrastructure, production promotion, and legal complexities. Industrialists directly presented their problems in an interaction with Sulabh Kharel, Member of Parliament for Rupandehi Constituency No. 2.

Sangkha Chairman Krishnaprasad Parajuli stated that the Butwal and Motipur industrial areas have not been operational, the land prices for establishing industries are excessively high, and business operations are becoming complicated due to the numerous bodies requiring tax payments. Parajuli mentioned that the Butwal International Exhibition Center is facing operational issues and emphasized the need to prioritize manufacturing industries. He also suggested that a new technology-equipped plant is necessary for the re-operation of the Butwal Textile Factory and that BTI should be developed as a technical college.

Govinda Bhusal, Chairman of the Road, Stone, and Crusher Industry Association Rupandehi, complained that the renewal of 20 crusher industries in the district has been pending for a long time, and despite paying taxes and VAT, their operation is in uncertainty. He pointed out the need for a long-term solution.

Former Association Chairman Madhav Poudel stated that a clear policy is needed to protect domestic industries, while Baburam Bohora, Vice President of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) Lumbini Province, demanded clarity on the new industrial policy. CNI Province Chairman Ejaz Alam expressed the view that strategic intervention is necessary to eliminate the anomalies seen in the industrial sector.

Addressing the program, MP Kharel stated that the current government is focused on good governance and is committed to solving the problems in the industrial sector. He informed that efforts are underway to resolve issues related to forests, infrastructure, and development construction, and clarified that industry-friendly policies will be brought in collaboration with the private sector.

MP Kharel also committed to drawing the attention of the Finance Minister and the Industry Minister to the issues of taxation, policy ambiguity, and infrastructure raised by the industrialists.