CHITWAN: A dedicated sales center for marketing organic agricultural products has been established in Bharatpur Metropolitan City-7 to help connect organic farmers directly with consumers and improve market access.

The organic sales center, operated by the District Organic Association Chitwan, was set up at a cost of Rs 2 million with support from the District Agricultural Development Office, Chitwan and coordination from the association.

Association President Chandra Prasad Adhikari said the center was established after marketing became a major challenge due to an imbalance between production and sales. He said the facility will make it easier to identify which farmers produce specific crops during different seasons while reducing dependence on middlemen.

Farmers engaged in organic farming can bring their products to the center for sale and distribution. According to Adhikari, 33 farmers are currently practicing organic farming in the district on 264,132.40 square meters of land.

Sales center Manager Rajkumar Tamang said the outlet will sell a range of organically produced goods, including lentils, rice, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, herbs, and nutritious food products. He said the center is expected to benefit both farmers seeking reliable markets and consumers looking for certified organic produce.