10 Industrial Zones Provide Direct Employment to 20,000 People
Summary
Ten industrial zones across Nepal employ around 20,000 people directly, hosting 706 industries over 6,016 ropanis of land, with significant foreign investment led by China.
Key Points
- Approximately 20,000 people are directly employed by industries in 10 industrial zones across Nepal.
- There are 706 industries operating on about 6,016 ropanis of land in these zones, with 638 active industries as of late Falgun.
- Amendments to industrial and investment-related acts have improved the business environment and facilitated investments.
- Chinese foreign investment leads with 48 percent of approved foreign investments, followed by India with 17.9 percent.
