Hetauda Cement Industry Resumes Production After Five Months

After nearly five months of closure, Hetauda Cement Industry has resumed cement production starting today. The industry, which had been shut down due to a lack of electricity, has restarted its operations following the restoration of a stable power supply.

According to Acting General Manager Naveen Kumar Karna, the industry requires eight megawatts of electricity daily to crush limestone, a key component in cement production. He stated that the resumption of a consistent power supply has enabled the restart of production. Currently, 1,900 metric tons of coal, necessary for the industry’s operations, have been kept in reserve, while preparations are underway to procure approximately 4,000 metric tons of coal through a tender process in the second phase, Karna added.

Established in 1976 in Lamsure, Hetauda, the industry was officially inaugurated on December 12, 1986. At the time of its establishment, an investment of NPR 1.5 billion was made. Presently, the industry provides permanent employment to 195 individuals, including administrative staff, trade division personnel, accountants, storekeepers, technical staff, and laborers.

Although the industry has the capacity to produce 18,000 sacks of cement daily, it is currently manufacturing only 12,000 sacks. The management has expressed plans to increase production capacity with further improvements in coal and electricity supply.

The resumption of operations at Hetauda Cement Industry is expected to enhance cement availability in the local market and positively impact the construction sector.