Revive Hetauda Textile

Nepal can well be a hub of textile manufacturing, given the low labour cost and growing supply of cheap electricity. The Nepal Army's keenness to revive the long-closed Hetauda Textile Factory (HTF) holds promise for the country's garment sector. Having been in several businesses alongside being involved in countless development works like road construction for a long time now, the NA is sure to have developed a crucial acumen to successfully run an industry of national pride. But without deep understanding of the past shortcomings that caused the factory to go bust some 25 years ago and thoroughly learning its lessons, the revival effort may encounter unforeseen setbacks. That much of the tools and machines, including sewing machines, in the mill are still functional will surely lower the investment needed to give it a new lease of life.