MP Jayanti Rai Demands Solution to Tea Export Issues with India

Kathmandu. Nepali Communist Party (NCP) National Assembly MP Jayanti Devi Rai has demanded that the government immediately resolve the problem related to tea exports to India. Speaking at the National Assembly meeting on Monday, she alerted the government to determine appropriate alternatives to solve all problems seen in the export of Nepali farmers' produce, including tea.

MP Rai emphasized that the government should immediately hold talks with the Indian government to solve the problem, as tea export to India has come to a halt, pushing Nepali tea industries towards closure.

Speaking in parliament about the hardships faced by Nepali tea farmers and industries, MP Rai said, 'The tea industry in Nepal is on the verge of closure. More than 1.2 million kilograms of tea are stuck, unable to be exported to India. India repeatedly takes tea for quality testing, then delays the process for 15-20 days, creating such difficulties. Even though the tea produced at this time is on the verge of being destroyed, we are going through this situation. Therefore, I want to draw the serious attention of the honorable government that, first and foremost, there should be a dialogue with the Indian government regarding this trade. And not just India, but alternatives should also be sought to sell tea and other farmers' produce to other countries. The market for farmers' produce should be ensured. They should be made self-reliant.'

MP Rai also mentioned that the government needs to be serious about making farmers self-reliant and ensuring fair prices for their labor.