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(b) Representative of Ministry of Defense

The board of directors of Industrial District Management Limited (IDML) is constituted with representatives from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply, the Ministry of Finance, and a Chairperson appointed by the Government of Nepal — there is no representation from the Ministry of Defense.

Organizational structure of Industrial District Management Limited (IDML)

IDML is a government-owned company established under the Companies Act to manage industrial districts (industrial estates) in Nepal. Its organizational structure is as follows:

1. General Assembly (साधारण सभा)

• The topmost body, consisting of all shareholders (Government of Nepal as the major/most shareholder).
• Approves annual reports, audited financial statements, and dividend policy.

2. Board of Directors (सञ्चालक समिति)

• Apex governing body appointed by the General Assembly.
• Formulates policies, approves plans and budgets, and oversees overall management.
• Chaired by the Chairman; includes representatives from the Government, Ministry of Industry, and other stakeholders.

3. Chief Executive Officer / General Manager (कार्यकारी प्रमुख)

• Appointed by the Board; responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of Board decisions.

4. Functional Departments (विभागहरू) Under the CEO/General Manager:

• Administration & Human Resource Department – personnel, general administration.
• Finance & Accounts Department – budgeting, accounting, auditing, revenue collection.
• Technical / Engineering Department – infrastructure construction, maintenance of roads, drainage, water supply, electricity in industrial districts.
• Planning & Marketing Department – feasibility studies, promotion, allotment of plots to industries.
• Internal Audit Section – internal control and financial discipline.

5. Regional / District-Level Offices

• Industrial District Offices (e.g., Balaju, Hetauda, Patan, Nepalgunj, Dharan, Butwal) functioning under the central office for local-level management of each industrial district.

Objectives of IDML

1. To establish, develop, and manage industrial districts/estates in various parts of the country and provide planned infrastructure (roads, drainage, water, power, communication) to industries.
2. To allot plots/land with required facilities to industries at reasonable cost and thereby promote balanced regional industrial development.
3. To promote small, medium, and cottage industries by providing a conducive industrial environment and supporting infrastructure.
4. To generate employment opportunities and contribute to import substitution, export promotion, and national economic growth.
5. To manage, maintain, and operate the industrial districts efficiently and provide services (security, maintenance, waste management) to the industries located therein.
6. To conduct feasibility studies and surveys for new industrial districts and expand existing ones as per national industrial policy.