Operators of cooperatives often put forth their complaints that the sector remains ever in the sideline of the government’s priority. While the number of cooperatives has been ballooning in size with over 30,000 cooperatives registered in Nepal, the sector struggles for its qualitative growth.

MAKWANPUR, Sept 3: At a time when the local governments are drawing flack from all quarters for raising taxes and focusing on their personal benefits, yet another proposal has been submitted in Province 3 for increasing the allowance of the elected representatives.