March 5: Entrepreneurs have sought support from the government to export Nepali products to India. The business fraternity made the plea after India caused obstacles to the export of Nepali products by showing different reasons.    
Speaking at an interaction during the 'Nepal-India economic partnership conference' held at Bhairahawa on Tuesday, various stakeholders talked about the obstacles India has been putting in the export of Nepali goods.    
Chairperson of the Lumbini province chapter of the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, Ezaz Alam said, "India was impeding the export of soap earlier and now cement."    
He said that the Indian side has been questioning the quality of Nepali goods, including herbal products and cement being exported to India.    
On the occasion, the speakers voiced their concerns stating that the customs staffers and security personnel of both the countries along the border have been misbehaving with business persons.    
Speaking on the occasion, Chairperson of Lumbini province chapter of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Krishna Prasad Sharma said, "The problem should be resolved in collaboration between the business fraternities of both the countries."    
He urged the concerned agencies to take initiative to setup a quarantine office at Lucknow.      
Former Ambassador of Nepal to India Manjeev Singh Puri urged the business persons to pay attention to the production of quality goods.    
Representatives from Nepali and Indian business organizations and associations took part in the conference. -- RSS