Prime Minister Balen Shah Directs Domestic Organic Certification
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah has directed to establish domestic certification for organic products and support subsidies to promote organic agriculture in Nepal.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah directed relevant bodies to arrange certification for organic agricultural products within Nepal.
- Officials requested establishing an internationally recognized certification agency under government control to reduce costs.
- The PM agreed to resume subsidies for certification until a domestic agency is established.
- The government will promote organic agriculture by controlling chemical fertilizers and pesticides and support subsidies for organic fertilizer production.
