Viratanagar. Nepal's tea sector has long been an important part of the export-oriented economy. Orthodox tea produced in eastern Nepal has gained good recognition in the international market. However, various obstacles have been arising from time to time in the trade with India, which is the main market for Nepali tea.In recent days, Nepali tea entrepreneurs and farmers have fallen into great trouble due to the new quality testing and export restrictions imposed by the Indian Tea Board. In this context, an edited excerpt of a conversation with tea entrepreneur Gopal Dahal, focusing on the policy and practical obstacles in...