Despite facing a severe disaster, Nepali authorities are turning back private relief assistance from India directly at the border.

The Nepal Customs has informed these private organizations that if they wish to provide aid, the supplies must be purchased locally from within Nepal.

India has dispatched approximately 68.5 tons of relief materials to Nepal so far, which include essential medicines, emergency food items, tents and temporary shelter kits, blankets, sleeping bags, water purifiers, and generator sets.

India also dispatched a specialized tunnel rescue team.

Additionally, India sent equipment for constructing a 230-foot modular steel Bailey bridge, along with materials for 17 other bridges, transported via 16 trucks and four aircraft.

Following the disaster, not only the Indian government but also ordinary Indian citizens and various NGOs have taken independent initiatives to deliver aid to Nepal.

However, reports indicate that relief-laden vehicles have been blocked at the Nepalese border in every such instance.

In most cases, Nepali customs authorities reportedly refused entry to these relief materials. Customs officials allegedly informed these private organizations that if they want to provide aid, the supplies must be purchased within Nepal before being distributed.

Expressing anger over the turning back of the relief vehicles, Uttar Pradesh youth Ratan Dhillon said, "This is why I say one should never go anywhere without regulation. India has always helped Nepal without any selfish motives, but Nepal is busy insulting India."

Senior Nepali journalist Gajendra Budhathoki explained that according to the rules of the Nepal Customs Department, any foreign assistance or relief materials require prior approval from Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs or the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority for clearance.

Due to the lack of proper authorization or necessary documentation, customs officials declined to accept the private relief.

Furthermore, the government of Nepal has prioritized distributing relief through its central fund or under a designated centralized system rather than allowing direct distribution by individuals or private organizations.

The Nepal Customs Department turned back unauthorized private consignments at the border not out of any anti-country motive, but to comply with their domestic revenue and disaster management laws regarding prior approvals.