Paddy worth Rs 675 million to be procured in current F/Y

Kathmandu, Oct 12: The government is to procure 15,000 metric tons of paddy at the minimum support price during the current fiscal year. A sum of Rs 675 million has been allocated for it.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment has stated that it is coordinating with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies to carry out the procurement at the minimum support price.