PATHARI (Morang), April 8: The April 7 general strike enforced by the UCPN (Maoist)-led alliance has triggered a hefty loss of Rs 150 million to the industries along the Morang-Sunsari corridor.
According to the Morang Trade Association, the most affected are the industries manufacturing house corrugating panels, jute, noodles, plastic, biscuit, iron and wire which have around 70 per cent of market in India.
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It may be noted that the Morang-Sunsari corridor has more than two dozens of industries exporting their products to India and third countries.
The general strike has negatively impacted the entire economy of the country, said senior vice-chairperson of Morang Trade Association, Rajendra Raut.
The Association said that it is very mucn unfortunate to resort to nationwide shutdown despite other alternatives to stage protest.
Over 50,000 employees are directly employed in corridor industries.
More than 600 industries are in operation in the Morang-Sunsari corridor which is also recognized as an industrial capital of the country. RSS
