Hetauda Textile Industry revival plan moves ahead

The Nepali government is moving forward with plans to revive the Hetauda Textile Industry, a state-owned venture that ceased operations nearly 30 years ago. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies has assigned the Nepali Army the responsibility of conducting a feasibility study and overseeing preliminary preparations for restarting the factory.

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An initial budget of Rs3.3 million has been provided for preparations.

This revival initiative is part of the government's 100-day roadmap. Preparatory work, including cleaning the premises and inspecting machinery, is already underway. The ministry has allocated an initial budget of Rs3.3 million to the Army for these tasks, which include assessing available resources and determining the operational viability of the existing machinery.

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The Army has said it will assess the available resources, inspect the condition of the machinery and prepare a report on whether the factory can be brought back into operation.

The immediate plan involves conducting trial production using the current equipment. If successful, the long-term vision includes producing uniforms for the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police. The trial production phase will provide crucial insights into the factory's potential, guiding decisions on necessary investments in new machinery and operational strategies. The government also envisions reviving the Butwal Yarn Factory, promoting cotton farming, and developing an integrated textile industry, potentially supplying uniforms and other textile goods to public institutions.

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If the old machines are functional, we will test production.