Hetauda Textile Industry Undergoing Trial Production

Summary

Trial production is underway at the Hetauda Textile Industry, where 10 looms are now operating after repairs and modernization. Industry Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav says the government aims to gradually bring all 488 looms back into operation.

Key Points
  • Trial production has started at the Hetauda Textile Industry with 10 repaired looms operating and more machines being prepared.
  • Three of the running looms have been made automatic, with plans to modernize the rest as well.
  • Industry Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav inspected the site and said the government wants to restore full-capacity production.
  • The industry, once a major employer, had been closed in 2057 BS after years of losses and disruption.
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