Former Nepal Chamber of Commerce Chairman Rajendra Mall Calls for Special Steps to Ease Supply of Gas and Essential Goods
Summary
Former Nepal Chamber of Commerce Chairman Rajendra Mall has urged the government to take special steps to ease the supply of gas and essential goods, warning that floods, landslides and border disruptions are worsening shortages. He also called for stricter action against black marketing and suggested opening the Korola border crossing as an alternative trade route.
Key Points
- Rajendra Mall called on the government and concerned bodies to take special steps to improve the supply of gas and essential goods.
- He urged the Nepal Oil Corporation to create a practical cylinder-exchange system to make gas more available and reduce costs for consumers.
- Mall said the Korola border crossing should be used immediately as an alternative because Tatopani and Kerung are obstructed by rain and landslides.
- He warned against black marketing during crises and stressed the need to follow international trade standards, including cargo insurance and container-based transport.
