Nepal imported 82,832 litres and 383 tons of pesticides in 2005. In 2006, that figure had jumped to 104,816 litres. These figures do not include the pesticides that enter the country illegally across the Indian border. Pesticides are in high demand in Nepal. But after India passed laws banning some pesticides, these chemicals have been imported into Nepal under new commercial names. Indian agents from various companies have been known to go directly to various farms to advocate the use of these agro-chemicals. The pesticides are finding themselves in the human food chain and the lack of awareness means many Nepalis face health risks. The areas of Nepal with the highest use of pesticides are the Tarai districts and the vegetable-growing areas around Kathmandu.