Herbs processing plants in buffer zone left unused

risingnepaldaily.com · 1 week ago

Herbs processing plants established in the buffer zone of Shuklaphanta National Park, intended to improve local livelihoods, remain unused due to a lack of market access. Farmers have abandoned cultivating medicinal plants like chamomile and mint, leading to the neglect of processing facilities worth millions. Initially, farmers earned significant income, selling oils for Rs 25,000 to Rs 40,000 per litre, but market prices plummeted, leaving them unable to recover investments.