Industry Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav Announces Hetauda Textile Industry Reoperation
Summary
Industry, Commerce and Supply Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav says the long-closed Hetauda Textile Industry will move into continuous operation without seeking immediate extra budget from the Finance Ministry. The government plans to use recovered rent arrears to upgrade the plant, while the Nepali Army continues testing machines and preparing more looms for production.
Key Points
- Gauri Kumari Yadav said the Hetauda Textile Industry will be run continuously and not just in trial operation.
- The government plans to use nearly half a billion rupees in unpaid rent arrears to fund upgrades and operations.
- The Nepali Army is inspecting machines and working to bring additional looms into operation.
- The minister said the government has given high priority to restarting the state-owned industry on a self-reliant basis.
