Nepalese PM takes steps to revive garment industry

Following a recent meeting with representatives from the Garment Association Nepal, Prime Minister Balendra Shah has instructed ministries to clear pending administrative delays, form a dedicated Textile and Clothing Development Council—a long-standing demand of garment entrepreneurs, and restart factories closed for long.Industry representatives say the council would help promote exports and better manage imports by supporting products based on locally-available raw materials.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been asked to resolve laboratory testing hurdles that have restricted exports to the United States, driving a broader strategy to substitute imports and boost exports.

Following a recent meeting with representatives from the Garment Association Nepal, PM Balendra Shah has instructed ministries to clear pending administrative delays, form a dedicated Textile and Clothing Development Council and restart factories closed for long.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been asked to resolve laboratory testing hurdles that have restricted exports to the US.

Shah said the government is committed to promoting Nepal’s readymade garment industry and addressing challenges facing the sector, according to domestic media reports.

He emphasised the need to strengthen the entire value chain-from raw materials to exports.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)