So far, the Nepali Government has somehow managed to curtail the coronavirus cases in the country. However, the country couldn\u2019t withstand the socio-economic crisis inflicted by the deadly contagion.<\/p>\n
Owing to the stringent lockdown implemented by the government, the milk and dairy products worth NPR 2 billion have been damaged.<\/p>\n
According to the Dairy Association, dairy products worth NPR 5 billion are still in stock and seems on the verge of deterioration.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Dairy Association has discussed the \u2018dairy concerns\u2019 with the Association Chairpersons in the seven provinces of the country through video conference on April 15, 2020.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe supply of milk and dairy products has reduced by 75% in the urban areas since the lockdown was imposed to stem the spread of the Coronavirus,\u201d said Pralhad Dahal, Nepal Dairy Association General Secretary.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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The Association has requested the Nepali Government to implement strategies to mitigate the wastage of the milk and dairy products.<\/p>\n
Likewise, it requested the government to help the dairy business and farmers by managing zero-interest loan and waiving VAT and taxes.<\/p>\n
Moreover, Pralhad Dahal urged the Federal and State Governments to include dairy products in relief package to be provided by the government.<\/p>\n
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So far, Nepal has reported 14 coronavirus positive cases. However, the first case has already recovered and discharged.<\/p>\n
As of today, the coronavirus has spread to 210 countries and territories around the world and infected 2,005,539 people while claiming 126,858 lives.<\/p>\n
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So far, the Nepali Government has somehow managed to curtail the coronavirus cases in the country.…<\/span><\/p>\n