Kathmandu, Aug. 1
The Federation of Nepal Cottage and Small
Industries (FNCSI) said that cottage and small industries, which largely depend
on limited capital, local markets and daily business transactions, are the
hardest hit by unrest, shutdowns, vandalism and disruptions to market
activities.
Such situations weaken the confidence of
entrepreneurs and adversely affect production and supply chains, it said in a
statement on Saturday.
It has expressed serious concern over the
recent tense situation, social unrest and violent incidents that began in
Dewanganj–Kaptanganj of Sunsari district and spread over several other
districts across the Tarai.
Paying tribute to those who lost their
lives in incidents, it urged all concerned parties to exercise restraint in
order to safeguard peace, social harmony and economic activities.
The FNCSI noted that Nepal is a country
with a shared identity built on diverse ethnic communities, languages,
religions and cultures, and that social harmony, tolerance and mutual trust are
the foundations of national stability and economic prosperity.
It warned that such incidents have direct
and long-term negative impacts on cottage and small industries, local
production, trade, tourism, employment and the overall economy.
It called on all stakeholders to exercise
restraint while preserving social and religious harmony.
Through the statement, the FNCSI also urged
the Government of Nepal, local authorities and security agencies to ensure
effective law and order in the affected areas, guarantee the safety of
businesses and the lives and property of the public, and immediately create an
environment in which economic activities can continue without disruption.
Published in The Rising Nepal on 2 August 2026.
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