May 23: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Padma Kumari Aryal has instructed the airline companies of Nepal to use dairy products that are made in the country. Addressing a meeting of the National Dairy Corporation (DDC) on Saturday, she directed the airline companies to make necessary arrangements for the use of dairy products including butter, curd, and cheese produced in Nepal.

Furthermore, stating that she had received information that a large amount of dairy products are being imported from abroad, she instructed the chairman of the DDC Baburam Pandey to make such arrangement for the promotion of domestic products.

“During the discussion with the chief of Nepal Airlines Corporation, we came to know that a large amount of money was spent on importing dairy products,” she said, adding, “Emphasis should be given on using dairy products produced in the country to stop such imports.” She instructed the DDC to prepare for the sale and distribution of dairy products to the airline companies within a week.

Stating that the products including ghee, butter, and cheese need marketing, Minister Aryal announced that the ministry is ready to make policy arrangements to promote export.