Govt to ensure adequate fertiliser supply for farmers: Minister Chaudhary
Summary
Minister Gita Chaudhary stated that Nepal plans to distribute around 600,000 metric tonnes of subsidised fertiliser by the end of the fiscal year to support farmers ahead of the paddy planting season.
Key Points
- The government is ensuring adequate chemical fertiliser supply for the upcoming paddy planting season.
- Around 600,000 metric tonnes of subsidised fertiliser are planned to be distributed by the end of the fiscal year.
- 558,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser have already been supplied; 168,800 metric tonnes remain in stock.
- Nepal is procuring 80,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser from India through a government-to-government arrangement.
