Bagmati Province Government's Powdered Milk Plant Remains Unoperational for 2.5 Years
Summary
The powdered milk plant in Bagmati Province, built with a 47 crore investment, remains non-operational for 2.5 years due to delays in establishing an operational modality. Trial production has started but permanent operation awaits cabinet approval amid management and policy challenges.
Key Points
- Bagmati Province government invested around 47 crore rupees to build a powdered milk plant in Hetauda, which has remained inactive for 2.5 years.
- Delay in deciding the operational modality has limited the plant to trial production despite completed construction.
- Operational procedures and policies are prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development but await cabinet approval.
- Various operational models including government-run, cooperative, G2G, and private sector involvement were considered, with legal and economic challenges affecting choices.
