'Govt will be facilitator in the development of industrial infrastructure'

Kathmandu, July 17: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari has said that the government is focused on the development of industrial infrastructure as this will create employment opportunities in areas with economic entrepreneurship.     

Addressing the 38th anniversary ceremony of Industrial Zone Management Limited here today, he expressed the view that the government should not be an obstacle but a facilitator in the development of industrial infrastructure.     

The Secretary of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Krishna Bahadur Raut, highlighted the necessity to link the industrial sector with information technology for development. He emphasised the need to collaborate with the private sector to make the industrial sector modern, innovative, and competitive.     

The chairman of the Balaju Industrial District Management Office, Baburam Pant, mentioned that they are progressing by collaborating with the private sector for industrial promotion.     

Outstanding employees working in various industrial sectors and successful industries were awarded honours at the ceremony.     

The Limited, established with the objective of integrated management, coordination, and promotion of industrial sectors across the country, has organised various programmes on the occasion of its annual celebration.     

According to the policies adopted by the government, Industrial Zone Management Limited has been strengthening its role as an active mechanism to provide services to industries. (RSS)