Indian Export Ban Halts 83 Tea Industries, Nepali Congress MP Raises Issue in Parliament
Summary
Nepali Congress MP Narendra Kumar Kerung raised concerns in the House of Representatives over the closure of 83 tea industries following India's export ban, highlighting employment losses and calling for a government-to-government solution.
Key Points
- The closure of 83 tea industries in Nepal is due to India's export ban.
- Approximately 3 lakh kilos of Nepali tea exports have been stopped by India.
- 7 lakh kilos of tea remain stuck in industry storage due to the ban.
- MP Narendra Kumar Kerung urged the government to resolve the issue through diplomatic engagement with India.
