Nepal, Nov. 3 -- The government has begun the process of purchasing paddy from farmers, with the Food Management and Trading Company preparing to buy coarse paddy through its Mahendranagar branch.

The purchase process was initiated through coordination between Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Geeta Chaudhary and the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies. The government plans to extend the purchases to other districts as well.

The company will distribute coupons to farmers at its Mahendranagar branch office on November 5 and 6. Farmers must bring coarse paddy meeting the company's standards to its warehouse on the date specified on their coupons.

Paddy weighing will begin on November 13 and continue on working d...