CPN UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Demands Fertiliser, Seeds, and Fair Prices for Farmers Instead of Crores in Grants

Kathmandu. CPN UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has demanded that the government provide farmers with fertiliser, seeds, and fair prices for their produce, rather than crores in grants. While extending wishes on the occasion of National Paddy Day, General Secretary Pokharel stated that as there is a possibility of irregular rainfall and drought this year, the government should take the initiative to ensure full agricultural insurance to protect farmers from significant losses.Pokharel said that while the announcement of grants for farmers investing more than 20 million rupees in agriculture is not bad, this announcement, which is beyond the capacity of...