Bhauanne Chowk in Morang Becomes Hub for Roasted Corn Vendors on East-West Highway

Morang. Bhauanne Chowk, located in Belbari-10 of Morang along the East-West Highway, has recently become a major center for selling roasted corn. Not only Pramila Rai, who has been earning a living by roasting corn for the past seven years, but the daily routine of more than 20 local residents here now revolves around roasting and selling corn.

Vendors state that green corn purchased for 25 rupees is sold for 50 rupees after roasting, generating an average daily income of 1,000 to 1,500 rupees.

According to Ramesh Kunwar, who started roasting corn after the hotel business halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, this spot has now become an attractive snack destination for travelers. People traveling in public buses and private vehicles on the highway stop here specifically to eat roasted corn.

Due to the availability of fresh and tasty corn, many travelers stop their vehicles and rest while the corn is being roasted. As corn trade has flourished from Bhauanne Chowk up to Chisang Khola, local farmers have also been attracted to commercial corn cultivation.

Since there is demand for green corn throughout the year and a fair price is received, farmers have now started focusing on year-round corn production according to the season. This, on one hand, provides employment to locals, and on the other hand, it has greatly supported the commercialization of agriculture.