Govt to procure 15,000 tonnes of paddy before Tihar

By A Staff Reporter

Kathmandu, Oct. 13: The government is set to procure 15,000 tonnes of paddy worth Rs. 675 million in the current fiscal year 2026/27. 

Following coordination between the Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, preparations are underway to procure paddy at the minimum support prices fixed for the current fiscal year before the Tihar festival.

According to Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment, the government plans to procure 15,000 tonnes of paddy before upcoming Tihar festival at the minimum support prices determined by the Ministry of Agriculture on a scientific basis.