Nepal tea factories to shut as India tightens export rules, shipments stuck
Summary
Tea factories in Ilam's Suryodaya Municipality will shut down from June 15 due to India's new export restrictions causing shipment delays and unsold stock in Nepal.
Key Points
- Tea factories in Ilam's Suryodaya Municipality will halt operations from June 15 due to export restrictions imposed by the Indian Tea Board.
- New Indian regulations demand mandatory quality testing for every consignment, causing shipment delays of Nepali tea in Kolkata.
- Over 700,000 kilograms of Nepali tea remain unsold in Nepal as storage warehouses are full, impacting sales and farmers' payments.
- Suryodaya Municipality and Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs are urged to pursue diplomatic talks to resolve these trade barriers impacting the tea industry.
