Chitwan. Sixteen brick industries in the district that were shut down due to the COVID pandemic have still not resumed operations. Only two of the industries closed due to COVID have become operational.According to Narayan Sapkota, Chairman of the Chitwan Brick Industry Association, only two industries closed after COVID have resumed operation. The Navadurga Brick Industry located in Pithuwa, Ratnanagar, and the Anmol Brick Industry located in Chainpur, Rapti, have resumed operations.It is stated that commercial brick production in the district began around the year 2040 BS. He said,