Oil industry with investment of around 120 million established

Summary

An edible oil processing industry with an investment of around Rs 120 million has begun operations at Sihorhawa in Kapilvastu, producing oil under the Rice Bran brand. The plant says it will employ 80 people, produce 4,500 metric tons annually, and sell oil at Rs 365 per liter.

Key Points
  • Bharadwaj Oil Industry has started operations in Sihorhawa, Mayadevi rural municipality-5, Kapilvastu, with an investment of around Rs 120 million.
  • The factory is producing oil under the Rice Bran brand and aims to make 4,500 metric tons annually.
  • Industry manager Om Shankar Upadhayay says the plant has created jobs for 80 local people and the product is fortified with vitamins A and D.
  • Mayadevi rural municipality Chair Waliuddin Musalman said the industry has helped create local employment.
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