National Paddy Day Sees Estimated 7.5 Million Liters of Yogurt Consumption, Generating Nearly 1 Billion Rupees

Kathmandu. On the occasion of National Paddy Day and Asar 15, it is estimated that approximately 7.5 million liters of yogurt will be consumed across Nepal, generating economic transactions worth nearly 1 billion rupees. According to Prahlad Dahal, Chairman of the Nepal Dairy Association, this festival has been established as a major means of accelerating the economic cycle of Nepali agricultural culture and the dairy business.

Chairman Dahal states that the tradition of eating yogurt-chiura on Asar 15 is not just a cultural practice but an important opportunity for the promotion of the Nepali agricultural economy and domestic production. It is believed that this consumption will have a positive impact on milk-producing farmers, dairy cooperative societies, dairy industries, and the overall milk value chain.

According to Chairman Dahal, Nepal currently produces 7.6 million liters of milk daily. Approximately 600,000 farming families across the country are directly involved in this sector. The dairy sector contributes significantly to Nepal's agricultural GDP and stimulates the rural economy by providing thousands of direct and indirect employment opportunities.

Yogurt and mohi, traditionally used in Nepali society, have nutritional value. Yogurt contains high-quality nutrients such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B-12, which strengthen the digestive system and immunity.

Mohi is another invaluable and healthy beverage in the Nepali lifestyle. In recent times, amidst the increasing use of imported and artificial beverages, the commencement of commercial mohi production by some dairy industries is considered a positive sign.