The government is preparing to revive the long-closed Hetauda Textile Industry, with plans to start test production within the next two months using a budget of Rs 33 lakh.
The government plan to restart the long-closed Hetauda Textile Industry has gained speed. The government is preparing to start test production in the initial phase, with a long-term goal of running the industry fully.
A study committee formed by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies submitted its report on Monday to Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav. The committee, led by Rambandhu Subedi who is the chief of the Administration and Corporation Division of the ministry, presented the report detailing progress and future plans for reviving the factory.
Nepal Army to Start Test Production
According to the ministry, preparation for the test operation of the industry has already started. Based on the budget allocated by the Finance Ministry, the Nepal Army has started repairing machines and preparing for test production. The report states that the Nepal Army has a target to start test production from the Hetauda Textile Industry within the next two months. The preparation works inside the industry is going on rapidly.
Following a proposal from the Industry Ministry, the Finance Ministry released a Rs 33 lakh budget in the first week of Asar to the account of the Nepal Army Military Materials Production Directorate. This budget made it easy to start initial works for the test production.
After getting the responsibility, a technical team of the Nepal Army is deployed in the industry area. The team has cleaned the area, purchased necessary raw materials, and started repairing the old machines.
Infrastructure and Electricity Repair
For repairing physical structures and infrastructure, the Ministry of Infrastructure Development has submitted a cost estimate of Rs 50 lakh. Based on this, they took responsibility to repair the buildings and other old structures. Meanwhile, the Hetauda Industrial District Management Office worked on the electrical system, and the electricity repair work is already finished.
For now, the old machines inside the industry will be repaired for testing. Based on the results of this test production, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared to run the industry in full capacity for the long term. The ministry will then take necessary policy and legal decisions.
Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav said reviving the Hetauda Textile Industry is a high priority for the government because it is linked with national pride. She promised that the ministry will coordinate and support to start the test production within the target time.
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