Samdrupcholing—To reduce the use of plastic mugs, cups, and plates, Pemathang Gewog in Samdrupjongkhar is focusing on reviving the production of eco-friendly alternatives made from areca nut leaves.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has promised arecanut growers that the government will make all efforts to allay the fears that areca could cause serious ...