General strike costs Rs 150 million
The general strike on April 7 enforced by the UCPN (Maoist)-led alliance induced a hefty loss of Rs 150 million to the industries along the Morang-Sunsari corridor.
According to the Morang Trade Association, industries manufacturing jute, noodles, plastic, biscuit, iron and wire were the most affected. These industries have around 70 per cent market in India.
It should be noted that the Morang-Sunsari corridor has more than two dozens industries that export their products to India and other countries.
The general strike affected the economy of the entire country, said senior vice-chairperson of Morang Trade Association, Rajendra Raut. Resorting to shutdown instead of other alternatives as a protest was unfortunate, he said.
Over 50,000 employees are directly employed in the corridor industries. More than 600 industries are operating in Morang-Sunsari corridor which is also recognized as an industrial capital of the country.
According to the Morang Trade Association, industries manufacturing jute, noodles, plastic, biscuit, iron and wire were the most affected. These industries have around 70 per cent market in India.
It should be noted that the Morang-Sunsari corridor has more than two dozens industries that export their products to India and other countries.
The general strike affected the economy of the entire country, said senior vice-chairperson of Morang Trade Association, Rajendra Raut. Resorting to shutdown instead of other alternatives as a protest was unfortunate, he said.
Over 50,000 employees are directly employed in the corridor industries. More than 600 industries are operating in Morang-Sunsari corridor which is also recognized as an industrial capital of the country.
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