Debate Intensifies Over Reviving the Defunct Hetauda Textile Industry

Makwanpur. A debate has begun regarding the revival of the closed Hetauda Textile Industry. The industry, which has been shut down since 2057 BS, was decided to be liquidated by the Council of Ministers in 2060 BS.

Following the 2062/063 People's Movement, preparations were made to restart the industry during the tenure of Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as Prime Minister and Dr. Baburam Bhattarai as Finance Minister. After failing to bring it into operation, it was liquidated again in 2066 BS. With the formation of the government under the leadership of Rastriya Swatantra Party senior leader Balendra Shah (Balen), the debate on restarting the industry has resurfaced.