Nepal has restricted mango imports from India, citing concerns over excessive pesticide levels and insufficient quarantine facilities in border areas, particularly in Madhesh province. This ban has led to an influx of domestically grown mangoes in local markets, benefiting farmers who no longer face competition from Indian imports. However, Ajaya Gyawali, an information officer at the Ministry of Land Management, Agriculture and Cooperatives, noted that local production might not meet the high demand for mangoes, especially since they are typically harvested from mid-May to mid-July. Major mango-producing districts include Siraha, Saptari, and Dhanusha. Local traders have expressed concerns that the ban could lead to shortages in the market, as Nepalese mangoes alone cannot satisfy year-round demand. The current price of mangoes in Kathmandu is around NPR 100 to 150 per kg, with predictions of further increases if the ban continues. Some traders have suggested that the government should enhance quarantine measures instead of imposing a complete ban, allowing for quality-checked Indian mangoes to enter the market.