RANJHA, FEBRUARY 10
Ganapur of Janaki Rural Municipality in Banke district is fast developing into an industrial town. As many as 63 industries have been established at Ward 6 of Janaki Rural Municipality, Ganapur, in recent years.
Ganapur is gradually turning into an industrial area whereas only 30 industries are in operation in Nepalgunj Industrial Zone.
Cement, iron, food, brick, herbal, resin and pharmaceuticals among other big industries that are of significance for domestic consumption and export have been established at Ganapur.
The rural municipality's officiating chairperson Bhumisara Dhital said new industries were coming up. She said the rural municipality has a plan to develop Ganapur as an industrial zone through adoption of industry-friendly policy.
"There is lack of land for setting up big industries within Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan City. Even if one gets land, it is very expensive over there. But, here in Janaki Rural Municipality, which is adjacent to the sub-metropolis and the highway, land is comparatively cheap and adequate," she said.
Ganapur is adjacent to the Nepalgunj-Kohalpur road section.
Industries have been set up in line alongside the road leading westward from Ganapur.
The rural municipality has paid attention to construction of infrastructure, including approach roads and other facilities in view of the industries operating in the area.
Ambe Group has recently operated a modern Jaya Ambe Steel Industry with a capacity of producing 700 metric tonnes of iron rods daily at Janaki Rural Municipality.
A version of this article appears in the print on February 11, 2022, of The Himalayan Times.
