PARSA: The customs office at the Sirsiya dry port in Birgunj has reported a revenue collection of Rs 12.7 billion in the first three months of the current financial year.

This amount represents 21.25% of the annual revenue target.

Dhan Bahadur Baruwal, the chief customs officer, noted that this figure marks a decline of Rs 250 million compared to the same period last year.

In the first month of the current year, Saun, the office achieved 79.28% of its monthly target, followed by 88.50% in Badau (the second month), and 90.31% in Asoj (the third month).

For reference, during the first three months of the previous financial year, the dry port customs office collected Rs 13.1 billion.