Industry Minister for reviving Hetauda textile industry

Hetauda, May 23: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supply Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav, has said that necessary homework is being carried out to revive the Hetauda textile industry, which remains non-functional for an extended period.

During her inspection of the Hetauda industrial area today, she emphasized the importance of re-establishing the garment sector to bolster the country’s economic development. Minister Yadav said the government is committed to implementing policies aimed at revitalizing struggling industries, with plans to allocate budget funds for the textile sector in the upcoming fiscal year.

She highlighted that operationalizing closed industries would generate employment opportunities, and the government is actively preparing for it. The Hetauda Industrial Area, which houses 147 industries, was established on 6 December 1963, with financial backing from the US government.

The industrial zone spans 3,228 ropani and includes significant operations such as food production, breweries, Asian Paints, and animal feed manufacturing.

During her visit, Sangita Kunwar, Head of the Hetauda Industrial Area Management Office, provided insights into the current state of the industries within the area.