Pokhara

Business community in West Nawalparasi has sought the arrangement of an industrial security force in the district which has been developing into an industrial zone.

Stating that the security issue has posed a challenge to run industries, the business persons came with this call. Lately, the number of new industries and factories has been increasing in the district. Big industries are operational mainly along the Bhumahi-Parasi-Bhairahawa road section, in Ramgram Municipality, Sunwal Municipality and more are on the process of establishment.

Multinational companies and those related to cement, iron rods, cold drinks, beverage and automobile are set up there. Similarly, the number of small and cottage industries could be counted at hundred, according to Nawalparasi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chair Keshab Bhandari. Industries replaced from Lumbini and Bhairahawa have been re-established here. Better atmosphere for investment has been highly realised and the demand has been made for the guarantee of industrial security force, he said.