Birgunj Border Sees 15% Drop in Food Grain Imports in 10 Months

Summary

Food grain imports through Birgunj border dropped 15% in the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, totaling Rs 20.79 billion.

Key Points
  • Food grains worth Rs 20.79 billion imported through Birgunj border in the first 10 months of current fiscal year.
  • Imports decreased by Rs 3.87 billion or 15 percent compared to the same period last year.
  • Previously, 16 types of food grains worth Rs 24.66 billion were imported in the first 10 months of the last fiscal year.
  • Current imports include paddy, maize, rice, malt, buckwheat, millet, and other food grains worth varying amounts.
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