Bhojpure khukuri industry faces challenges
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Taksar (Bhojpur), Feb 6: Bhojpur, a district in the eastern hilly region of Nepal, is famous for khukuri. The Bhojpure khukuri, an essential weapon, made in the district is known across the country and abroad.
However, the khukuri industry is facing existential challenges in recent time owing to lack of artisans and raw materials.
The shortage of skilled persons to prepare khukuri is likely to grow more because of the exodus of youths. The youths who used to get skills from the earlier generation are opting for foreign jobs and study at present, said Ghanashyam Bishwokarma, one who runs a furnace to prepare khukuri.
"The number of furnaces used to heat and beat metal to prepare popular weapon, khukuri, has radically declined in the district," he added...










