Kathmandu, May 26
The state-owned Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) has been paying dairy farmers Rs 10 million daily, based on the reforms action plan enforced by Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary.
Out of the outstanding liabilities of about Rs 580 million for the last four months, Rs 120 million has been paid so far. Preparations are underway to pay the dues for one month by the end of June. The DDC is currently doing a daily transaction of about Rs 10 million, which is being paid to farmers.
The remaining amount of about Rs 460 million will be paid in two months. Minister Chaudhary said that since the daily sales and transactions are progressing regularly, the remaining dues will also be deposited in the farmers’ accounts in instalments. The ministry has stated that coordination is being forced with the concerned bodies to resolve the problem by prioritising the interests of the dairy farmers.
