Govt extends support to promote domestic tiles: Minister Rijal

KATHMANDU: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Ramesh Rijal has said the government will extend utmost support to develop and promote the tile industry in the country. Addressing a programme organised on the occasion of the first anniversary of the country's first tile industry, Nepovit, in Jitpur, Bara district on Sunday, Minister Rijal vowed to promote national industry that creates jobs and contributes to the national economy. On the occasion, company's brand ambassador and noted actor Rajesh Hamal said he was proud of being associated with the tile company which has maintained standard in quality. Similarly, Chairman of Nepovit, Shambhu Nath Jha, and Managing Director, Manoj Rauniyar, informed that Nepali consumers were provided with the tile of international standard and quality at a reasonable cost. Currently, Nepovit is accounted for producing and supplying 10% of total tiles in the Nepali market. The tile is produced by blending Nepali clay, sand and stone cinder. The industry, set up at the cost of Rs 1.50 billion, has provided jobs to 350 persons. Most of the cities in Nepal are buying the tiles produced by Nepovit company, it was shared at the programme. READ ALSO:

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