Khukuri business loses shine as Gorkhas shun Agnipath
The Nepal government’s decision to prohibit its Gorkhas from joining Indian Army’s seven Gorkha regiments under the Agnipath scheme has severely affected khukuri suppliers in Uttarakhand. With no recruitment of Nepal-domiciled Gorkhas for four years, businesses have faced a 50-60% decline in demand for this iconic weapon, impacting local economies.