Palpa, June 6 -- In an effort to recover worsening soil health caused by excessive use of chemical fertilisers, a new organic fertiliser factory has begun production and sales in Kusumkhola, Ribdikot Rural Municipality, Palpa.

The plant, developed under a public-private partnership, was established in collaboration between the rural municipality, the Jalpeswar Multipurpose Cooperative, and local farmers. The initiative aims to offer a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilisers, which have increased soil acidity and declined crop yields in the region.

The cooperative leased land from the Jalpeswar temple to build the factory infrastructure. The organic fertiliser, branded Amritbuti Jaibik Mal, is priced at Rs25 per kilogram, althoug...