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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has announced a 25 percent subsidy on the transportation of agricultural goods during the lockdown enforced to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The Ministry will provide the subsidy through the local level while transporting milk, vegetables, fruits, fish, egg, meat and food grain, among other commodities to the nearest market or to Kathmandu Valley.
It has also arranged for permits for farmers and producers for operating vehicles to transport their agricultural produce to markets. The Ministry is also committed to bring necessary relief programmes by preparing studies on the impact of the lockdown on farmers.
Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ghanashyam Bhusal, said required arrangements have been made for the smooth supply of essential foodstuff. He added that the supply would be made foolproof with all focus on preventing any disturbance.
Under Secretary at the Ministry, Dr Ganga Acharya said all the local levels have been informed to provide records of any problems faced by farmers. The producers have been urged not to stop their production while the district administrations concerned have been requested to facilitate and create an environment for the easy transportation of agricultural produce.
