Dairy Cooperative Owes Rs 2.2 Million to 200 Farmers

Jhapa. The Hansa Dumse Dairy and Livestock Production and Collection Cooperative Society located in Damak-3 has put around two hundred dairy farmers in financial crisis due to non-payment of dues from milk sales for a long time.

Initially, dues of Rs 2,265,200 for 60 farmers have been verified, while according to the victims, the number of farmers yet to receive payment is still high. Due to non-payment, farmers are facing problems in purchasing animal feed, managing household expenses, and operations.