Government Prepares to Re-operate Hetauda Textile Industry

Makwanpur. With the government's preparation to bring the Hetauda Textile Industry, which has been closed for a long time, back into operation, government bodies have increased on-site monitoring and activity.< /p>

Established in 2032 BS and operational from 2035 BS within the Hetauda Industrial Zone, this industry was completely closed from 2057 BS.< /p>

Since then, although repeated attempts have been made to restart it, those attempts have not been successful. However, this year, with the government showing special interest, on-site monitoring and activity from the government side have increased, informed Himalaya Bhandari, Information Officer of the Industrial Area Management Limited Hetauda Office.< /p>

According to Information Officer Bhandari, along with the textile industry, a yarn factory in Butwal and a cotton production factory in Nepalgunj were also brought into operation at the same time. After the Hetauda Textile Industry closed, those two industries also ceased to operate. He stated that the textile industry is in a condition to be restarted immediately and informed that the equipment there is in a usable condition after minor repairs.< /p>

The Prime Minister's Office has taken special initiative for the re-operation of the Hetauda Textile Industry. Meanwhile, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Gauri Kumari Yadav, has conducted an on-site inspection of the industry. Similarly, a team including the Chief of Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City, Meena Kumari Lama, and the Chief District Officer of Makwanpur also conducted an on-site inspection and gathered information about the situation.< /p>

While responding to questions raised by Members of Parliament in the House of Representatives regarding the allocated budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84, Minister Yadav had stated that the government is preparing to bring the Hetauda Textile Industry into operation from this year itself. Claiming that the Hetauda Textile Industry will be the first among the country's sick industries to be operational, she also informed that the Butwal yarn and cotton cultivation required for the textile industry will also be brought into operation this year.< /p>

After the textile industry was closed, the 14th Battalion of the Armed Police Force has been stationed on the industry premises since 2075 BS. Before the armed police were stationed, only two employees were deployed for security there. Although the area was previously a hub for drug users, the industry is now completely secure after the armed police were stationed. With the increase in government interest, the Armed Police, Nepali Army, and Nepal Police have jointly carried out cleaning activities on the industry premises.< /p>