<h1>Summer paddy cultivation faces proposed ban in Terai to conserve groundwater, affecting thousands of farmers.</h1> Proposed administrative restriction would ban summer or off-season paddy cultivation in the Terai between February 1 and April 30, with no permissions to be granted and possible extension across the Terai; the measure aims to conserve groundwater, would affect about 15,000 farmers, and remains unconfirmed by a formal order, creating uncertainty for cultivators.