Kalikot locals take costly trip to obtain salt

By Prem Raj Simkhada,Kalikot, Jan. 12 : Ramane Bohara of Pachaljharana Rural Municipality-6, Kalikot, paid a bus fare of Rs. 1,600 to travel to the salt depot operated by the Salt Trading Corporation (STC) located in the district headquarters Manma. He then paid another Rs. 1,600 to return, meaning the trip cost him at least Rs. 3,200. When in Manma, he spent Rs. 250 on food and snacks.