Makalu Tea Producer and Processing Cooperative Society Ltd

Makalu Tea Producer and Processing Cooperative Society was officially registered on 2070/1/12 with the registration number 47/2069/70 at the Division Cooperative Office in Dhankuta. The cooperative is actively engaged in the production and processing of tea, aiming to support and uplift local tea farmers in the Panchkhapan Municipality of Sankhuwasabha district.

It is affiliated with the District Tea Cooperative Federation, Dhankuta, as well as the Central Tea Cooperative Federation (CTCF) Nepal, which enables it to connect with broader networks, receive technical and institutional support, and advocate for the rights and interests of tea farmers at the district and national levels.

By organizing local tea growers, the cooperative promotes sustainable tea farming practices, strengthens the local economy, and enhances members' livelihoods through collective marketing, processing, and capacity-building efforts.

Objectives:

The primary objective of the cooperative is to eliminate the increasing use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in tea production. Instead, it aims to promote organic fertilizers and natural pest control methods to produce tea that meets international standards. Along with tea production and expansion, the cooperative also prioritizes economic and non-economic services to ensure the sustainable development of the community and improve members' living standards. The key objectives are:

1. Promote self-reliance, mutual cooperation, and a culture of savings among members.
2. Manage the marketing of produced goods.
3. Encourage organic tea cultivation.
4. Provide necessary organic fertilizers and pesticides for tea production.
5. Process and package tea for commercial sale.
6. Facilitate national and international marketing of processed tea.
7. Encourage members to engage in tea farming to enhance their economic status.
8. Coordinate and implement programs with donor organizations.

Activities of the Cooperative

1. Regular savings and loan investment programs.
2. Monthly meetings.
3. Tea plantation and nursery management.
4. Organizing cooperative training programs to enhance members' knowledge.

 Future Programs

1. Tea processing, grading, and packaging.
2. Expansion of nursery management and tea plantation.
3. Enhancing financial accessibility through effective savings and loan investments.
4. Organizing accounting management training and cooperative awareness programs.
5. Promoting organic manure production by training members on composting and fertilizer management.
6. Strengthening coordination with stakeholders to implement beneficial programs for members.
7. Providing veterinary training and services to support organic tea farming.
8. Developing irrigation facilities to ensure productive and efficient tea cultivation.