717 cottage and small industries added in Jhapa in eight months

Summary

Jhapa district saw the registration of 717 new cottage and small industries in the first eight months of fiscal year 2025/26, alongside renewals and closures in the sector.

Key Points
  • 717 new cottage and small industries were registered in Jhapa during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025/26.
  • Among the new registrations, 316 were categorized as industries and 401 as commercial firms.
  • 635 industries and 627 commercial firms renewed their registrations in the same period.
  • 213 businesses shut down, including 125 industries and 88 commercial firms, with some relocating or changing ownership.
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