Kathmandu, December 19
Finance Ministers Yuvraj Khatiwada has urged sugar producers to bear the health of consumers in mind.
Speaking at a meeting of the House of Representatives’ Industries, Commerce, Labour and Consumer Committee, Khatiwada said that the government was doing its best to support sugar producers in the country and requested them to take the issue of consumer welfare seriously.
“The government has been helping you for a number of years now. We’ve provided facilities and assisted you whenever you’ve asked for help. It’s only fair if you treat the consumer in a similar manner,” added Khatiwada.
“We increased the customs tax from 15 to 30 % because it was necessary. We are in an open market and we cannot be subsidising taxes for long,” he said.
Khatiwada’s comments come as the price of sugar has recorded increments in the last few months. This prompted government intervention in the market.
