No food shortage expected in Karnali
Summary
Karnali Province is not expected to face a food shortage this year as the Food Management and Trading Company has arranged supplies ahead of Dashain, Tihar and Chhath. The company is running subsidised-price shops and distribution centres across the province to ease festival demand and curb market shortages.
Key Points
- Karnali Province is not expected to face a food shortage this year, according to the Food Management and Trading Company Limited.
- Food supplies have already been transported to upper districts, including Humla, and are being distributed through 81 centres across the province.
- The government allocated Rs. 140.53 million for subsidised food supplies in Karnali this year.
- Subsidised-price shops are operating throughout the year, with large consumer crowds reported ahead of the major festivals.
