Govt to promote medicinal plants including Yarsagumba
KATHMANDU: Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has said that the government is taking necessary initiatives for the conservation, promotion and marketing of Yarsagumba and other medicinal plants and herbs.
Responding to questions raised by MPs during the discussion on the expenditure heading related to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment under the Appropriation Bill, 2083 in the House of Representatives today, she said that the government is focused on the organised collection, security, insurance, establishment of processing centers, ensuring prices and expanding market of Yarsagumba and other herbs.
Coordination is being carried out with the local level, provincial government and stakeholders for the implementation of the herbal development program for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27.
Minister Chaudhary also shared that an inquiry committee has been formed under the coordination of the Provincial Forest Director to find out the truth and facts behind the incident of a tempo being thrown from a cliff while removing forest encroachments in Kailali.
Pointing out the need for civil servants to work responsibly as servants of the people, Minister Chaudhary directed them to be responsible in the protection and management of state assets.
The Agriculture Minister also noted that the government is serious about the recent obstacles seen in Nepali tea exports and added that the ministry was taking necessary initiatives to resume a favourable environment for tea exports. “Discussions are being held at both the technical and diplomatic levels to resolve the problems faced by tea entrepreneurs and the dialogue is moving in a positive direction.”
Minister Chaudhary expressed confidence that the suggestions and advice from lawmakers during the discussion on the Appropriation Bill would support in the implementation of the budget and programs for the upcoming fiscal year.
