Kathmandu, July 10 -- The government is preparing to revive the Hetauda Textile Industry nearly three decades after it shut down, assigning the Nepali Army the responsibility of conducting a feasibility study and carrying out preliminary preparations.

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies said preparatory work to restart the state-owned factory would begin soon. The government has included the revival plan in its 100-day roadmap, with work underway on preparing a study report, cleaning the premises and carrying out maintenance.

The ministry has already released funds requested by the Army for cleaning the factory, inspecting machinery and conducting trial production, according to joint secretary Netra Prasad Subedi, spokespers...