Biratnagar, Apr. 1:United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Director for Nepal Arjun Kumar Upadhyaya has said that a new model work plan would be introduced at the pioneer industries of Duhabi, Sunsari, for workers’ safety and treatment of the industrial effluence.

Addressing a press meet organised by the Pioneer Tanning Industries Pvt. Ltd. here on Friday, Mr. Upadhyaya said that an agreement has been signed for introducing the work plan on the initiative of the Nepal Leather Industries and Trade Association with the cooperation of His Majesty’s Government, Ministry of Industries.

The UNIDO would invest in the project, he said.

National project director of the Ministry of Industries and joint secretary Kalyan Bahadur Pradhan, director of the Pioneer Tanning Industries Majhar Hussein, Nepal Leather Industries and Trade Association president Sanjaya Giri and UNIDO Nepal Director Arjun Kumar Upadhyaya signed on the agreement paper to this effect.

It is said that the safety of factory workers in Leather and Tanning Industries in Biratnagar and Duhabi would be ensured and they would be prevented from health hazards resulting from toxic wastes and effluents at the   factories after treatment of the industrial refuge following the implementation of the 517,500 action plan.