- Sunday, 10 May 2026
Chitwan, May 10: The Division Forest Office, Chitwan has launched a campaign on conservation and promotion of leasehold forest. The leasehold forest missing renewal for long would be conserved by generating donors.
Chief of Division Forest Office, Bishnu Prasad Acharya, informed that there were 433 leasehold forests under the Division. Two more forests are added this year, while process to add three more is underway. Only 18 among those are renewed. The campaign is targeted to forests which have not been renewed for long, he added.
The Division Office itself is supporting for the renewal of 50 such forest, while the REDD Implementation Centre is extending support for 200. A leasehold forest requires paying Rs 10,000 annually for renewal. Currently, 250 such forests are under the process of renewal. Others will be renewed gradually.
Acharya further shared that some agreement forests were not renewed for a long time. Under the campaign, the Division Forest Office has sold timber from the agreement forests. The authority permitted the locals to clear the substandard trees.
So far, 2,566 cubic feet of wood and four stacks of firewood have been sold from the forests. An auction process is underway for 1,032.69 cubic feet of timber and one stack of firewood from two leasehold forests. Fifty percent of the income received from it goes to revenue and 50 percent to the leasehold forest account.
The firewood from 30 to 50 more agreement forests would be sold. Division Chief said they had aimed at producing 15,000 cubic feet of timber from such forests. The Office is for making active the leasehold forests.
A leasehold or agreement forest has 5 to 15 household as members. The areas near human settlement and having few trees are given to the locals for developing as forests. For it agreement is made with them so that they can use the forest, propping up their financial condition. It is practiced especially in the area having indigenous people. The locals make earning from the use of such forests and engage in forest conservation side by side.
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13- Int’l Day of Argania being observed today
Kathmandu, May 10: The International Day of Argania is being observed across the world today by organizing various awareness programmes on conservation of biodiversity and argania plant.
Argania is a special plant known worldwide for its significance is agriculture, biodiversity, sustainable ecosystems and cultural heritage. In recognition to this fact, various United Nations agencies had advocated for the protection of argania.
The UNESCO announced the area where argania is produced as the ‘Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve’ in 1998. Similarly, the traditional knowledge, skills and culture related to the argan tree secured entry in UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2014.
Meanwhile, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognized the argan-based agriculture, forestry and livestock systems in the Ait Mansour region of Morocco as a top agricultural heritage system in December 2018.
Later in 2021, the UN General Assembly declared May 10 as International Day of Argania. The proposal forwarded by Morocco, a country in the western belt of Africa, was endorsed by 113 UN member states. With this, the Moroccan proposal was unanimously adopted.
Argan is largely found in Morocco. The argan oil is considered valuable for human health, beauty and nutrition. The argan forests have vital role in sustainable livelihoods of local communities, women empowerment and environmental protection.
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14- Household insurance turning effective in Nepalgunj
Janaki (Banke), May 10: Uttam Singh Panjabi of Nepalgunj Submetropolis-7 and his family became homeless after losing their house to the last year’s rains in August-September. The family went through severe stress. The house, which the family had built after years of struggle, meant a lot to them.
“Those moments of tragedy still haunt me painfully. The continuous rainfall damaged hour house, and we managed to escape to safety,” he said.
As he said, the biggest concern was for the safety of their small children and the challenge for rebuilding the house. “As a result, we spent many sleepless nights,” he recalled.
The Panjabi family had no immediate financial support either to restore the house. But a household insurance programme implemented by the local government proved to a boon for the family. Under the insurance ensured by the National Insurance Company, the family became eligible to claim Rs 232,000 and with this support, the family now lives in a new house.
Mayor Prashant Bista said he was also emotional while handing a check of insurance amount to the family, the first beneficiary of the household insurance. Before the incident, he was personally not fully convinced by the idea of implementing the household insurance. The situation proved its significance, he added.
“It has now been greatly realised that the same insurance scheme became a means of providing shelter to the family. During disaster, it can be a great support to the people from the financially disadvantaged families,” the Mayor said.
The scheme has been implemented in four wards: 3, 7, 8 and 11 of Nepalgunj, targeting families vulnerable to disaster impacts. It so far covers 184 families. In the initial phase, it was launched for ward 3 and 7 and expanded to remaining two wards in the second phase.
The implementation of the programme aimed at creating a security base before the occurrence of disaster, he said. The local government has planned to cover all vulnerable families from all wards in the days to come.
Banke’s other local governments: Narainapur Rural Municipality, Kohalpur Municipality and Khajura Rural Municipality have planned to enforce the household insurance from the current fiscal year. Disaster focal person at the Sub-metropolis, Dipendra Shrestha, said the insurance scheme has increased public awareness about disasters, supporting the affected people in rehabilitation.
Initially, the communities were not very interested in joining the insurance programme, considering it somewhat ‘unnecessary’ and a time-consuming process. However, communities are now becoming more attracted to it. Other local governments have also been inspired by this initiative, which is welcoming, Shrestha added.
The premium amount of this scheme is born by the local government itself and being based on the scale of damages. There is a provision of providing up to Rs 1.5 million to the beneficiary.
As a local said, lately, the incidents of incessant rains, inundations and winds are on rise here, affecting those residing in the vulnerable structures. At such situation, this insurance scheme is likely to be a high need for them.
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15- Ghandruk village: An unavoidable touristy sight
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Gandaki, May 10: A village with dense traditional housing, the snow-clad peaks right before eyes and the bright morning with pleasant punctuation of birds chirping. It is a recent morning ambience on a hiking trail around Ghandruk which passes through forests, ridges, and the way up the hills and down the hills.
The touristy village of Ghandruk is indeed a mesmerizing sight for everyone treading the circular trail for two years. The circular trail provides opportunity for the visitors to relish the natural beauty of Ghandruk and vicinity. The village is located at ward nos 10 and 11 of Annapurna Rural Municipality of Kaski district.
The trekking route emanating from Ghandruk Bus Park stretches various places like Kotgaon, Balache garden, Deurali, Navri Theb Meshra Baraha Temple, Kochama Pwa, Nego, tea estate, Dandagaon before concluding at the same Bus Park.
Chairman of the Ghandruk Tourism Management Committee, Bikram Gurung, informed that 60 percent of the works under the circular trail was over. The construction of the trail had begun three years back at the initiative of the Committee. “This year, additional works are underway by securing a budget of Rs 2 million from Nepal Tourism Board,” he said, adding, “All three governments have extended support to this bid. Even the local donors have supported in construction of the trail.”
As part of the trekking route, infrastructural activities are going on, which, he argued, would help in enriching Ghandruk as the unavoidable tourist destination of Gandaki Province. It would further help in extending tourists’ stay in the Ghandruk village and neighbourhood.
The trekking route begins from a forest above the Ghandruk village. Currently, parks, resting places and gazebos are being built along the trail.
A tourism entrepreneur from Ghandruk, Amrit Lama Gurung, said that the circular trail is a salubrious sight for tourists. The short-distance hiking acts as a refresher to the tourists, especially those running away from maddening crowd of cities, he added.
“Tourists spending nights in Ghandruk can also tour the trekking route the next morning while relishing the sunrise. You can enjoy scenic view of the valley during the walk up the hill from Ghandruk village. Mesmerizing nature energizes trekkers,” he explained.
The Mesram Barah Temple along the trekking route bears significance to the Gurung community. It further helps in drawing religious enthusiasts.
The Committee has so far spent Rs 5.3 million for constructing the trekking route. Importantly, the trekking route is being built in an original style, using locally available construction materials. There will be two parks- at Balache and at Buddha- along the path.
Chief of the Area Conservation Office under the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Bhim Prasad Upadhyay, hoped the trekking route would certainly be a new attraction to Ghandruk’s tourism. ACAP has been extending support in areas including development of tourist infrastructures and empowerment of local people in Ghandruk.
Upadhyay added that Indian tourists were in large number among those taking a tour to the Annapurna region via Ghandruk. According to him, as many as 856 foreign tourists arrived in Ghandruk on a single day in current season. “Lately, the number of Indian tourists increased significantly. Even the domestic tourists are on rise,” he informed. He credits expansion of road network and access behind the increasing number of tourists.
Hiking has been a new trend, so attractive destinations and better infrastructures evidently facilitate tourists and contribute to thriving tourism business in Ghandruk. The tourism was begun here in thirties- 50 years back.
However, a section is showing concern whether the village and surrounding would maintain its originality in the wake of hustle and bustle of tourists. The locals are for not changing the culture and nature, while expanding tourism activities. The art and culture of Gurung community should be kept intact in the face of modernity, according to them.
The Tourism Management Committee here informed that there are 80 hotels including resorts. The number of homestay stands at 35. The hotel and homestay business are major sources of income to the locals. Hundreds of people have got jobs in tourism sector here. Nearly 2000 to 3,000 tourists visit Ghandruk every day in the season.
It takes two hours’ bus ride to reach Ghandruk from Pokhara City.
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16- 11 fall sick after consuming wild mushroom
Bhadrapur (Jhapa), May 10: Eleven members of a same family have taken ill after consuming wild mushroom in Jhapa.
The family of Tej Bahadur Khawas from Buttabari in Barhadashi Rural Municipality-2 consumed a curry made of wild mushroom this morning. The mushroom was collected from a nearby jungle.
Information officer at District Police Office, Khagendra Bahadur Khadka, the ill are Kamalamaya Khawas, 50, Dilli Khawas, 31, Anita Khawas, 20 and eight other children.
They have been referred to the Damak-based Children’s Hospital for further treatment. According to him, all of them are out of risk.
Food poisoning
Meanwhile, the number of people falling ill due to ‘food poisoning’ after attending a wedding reception has reached 93 in Chitwan. Recently, they had joined a marriage party at the Chautari Party Palace of Dharmachowk in Bharatpur Metropolis- 4, Chitwan.
Among them, 50 are being treated at various hospitals: Bharatpur Hospital, Chitwan Medical College and College of Medical Sciences, Civil Hospital Kathmandu, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH). .
The ill ones have the symptoms of high-blood pressure, severe fever and loose bowel. The matter is being investigated.
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17- Earthquake felt in Darchula
news_content: Kathmandu, May 10: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was recorded in Darchula at 11:55 am today. The epicenter of the earthquake that was felt locally was around Tapoban, confirmed the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.
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18- Budget session to commence on Monday
Kathmandu, May 10: The budget session of the federal parliament is set to begin on Monday. During this session, the government’s policies and programmes will be unveiled.
According to Parliament Secretariat Spokesperson Ekram Giri, President Ramchandra Paudel is scheduled to address a joint session of both houses of the federal parliament at 4:00 pm on Monday.
In accordance with Article 95 of the Constitution, the President will present the government’s policies and programmes at the joint session of the federal parliament. The Parliament Secretariat has requested that Members of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly to be present at the joint meeting to be delivered by President Paudel.
Meanwhile, a meeting of the House of Representatives and the National Assembly is scheduled for 2 pm. According to the Parliament Secretariat, there is a potential agenda to inform the House about the letter received from the President regarding the convening of the session, as well as to provide updates on the information received from the President’s Office concerning the cabinet reshuffle.
Additionally, eight ordinances, including the ‘Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2083’, ‘Special Provisions Ordinance on the Removal of Officials of Public Officials, 2083’, and ‘Constitutional Council (Work, Duties, Rights and Procedures) First Amendment Ordinance, 2083’, are set to be presented in parliament.
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19- CNI calls for budget increment to enhance industry and boost investment
Kathmandu, May 10: The Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) has requested the government to develop a budget aimed at expanding industry and increasing investment for the upcoming fiscal year.
During a meeting with Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, a team led by CNI President Birendra Raj Pandey here today, emphasized the importance of prioritizing the private sector as a key driver of development. The CNI proposed that the budget for the fiscal year 2083/84 BS should focus on income generation, wealth creation, economic expansion and investment growth.
Key areas highlighted by the CNI for budget consideration include foreign direct investment, tax policy reforms, customs, tourism, agriculture, energy, information technology, banking, insurance and infrastructure development.
The CNI urged that industry should be the primary focus, advocating for stable policies over a minimum period of ten years. They recommended simplifying the tax system, providing clear guidelines on VAT and income tax, and reducing personal income tax rates to a threshold of one million rupees.
Additionally, the association suggested implementing a risk-based audit system, enhancing tax dispute resolution, digitizing tax administration, and improving coordination among agencies to combat revenue theft.
They also called for policies that would encourage private sector participation in large infrastructure projects and allow industries to manage land and financial obligations more flexibly.
In response, Finance Minister Wagle acknowledged the necessity of private sector investment for development and recognized the need for legal and tax system reforms. He reiterated the government’s stance that sustainable development cannot occur without robust private sector engagement.
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20- Keep people’s interests at centre: RSP Chairperson Lamichhane
Patan (Lalitpur), May 10: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)’s Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane has urged the party’s Members of Parliament (MPs) to keep the interests and sentiments of public at the centre while formulating legislations.
Addressing the closing ceremony of a training programme organized by the party’s Training Department for its 182 lawmakers in Patan, Lalitpur today, Chairperson Lamichhane instructed the MPs to focus on their responsibility of making laws rather than treating social prestige as the measure of success.
During his address, Lamichhane clarified that ordinances had been introduced to address existing national challenges. He reaffirmed that the government led by his party would never act against the interests of the people.
“The government is making every move thoughtfully. So far, the government has not made any decisions that people would regret,” he explained adding that some laws have been brought forward through a fast-track process via ordinances.
According to him, the ordinances were introduced to correct policy gaps and accelerate development works. Lamichhane assured that the government had not taken any decisions that could create a ruckus for the country or its citizens.
“We are concerned about the trust of the people and the future of the country,” the RSP Chairperson asserted.
He went on to say that the Nepali people had given the RSP a mandate for change. Hence, he urged the lawmakers not to think that they were perfect simply because they had won the election.
Stating that the other political parties had struggled continuously in the past to bring about changes in the country, he noted that the responsibility of improving people’s living conditions now rested on their shoulders. Therefore, the party Chairperson called on all its MPs to deliver accordingly.
“In the past, political parties strove relentlessly to overthrow autocratic rule. Even though we may disagree with some political parties that sacrificed their lives for change, it is evident that we did not have to struggle as much as they did,” he said.
He argued that the public trusted them because the system changed in the past but the people’s conditions did not improve.
According to Lamichhane, supporters of different political parties left their own parties and voted for the RSP in the elections. Hence, the government should not disrespect anyone.
On the occasion, he instructed lawmakers to play a constructive role in nation-building, saying that ordinary citizens, society and the country were keeping an eye on them closely.
“We are not on a journey to write biographies. We are here to write history. This is not the time to demand rewards for contributions to the party. Let us all unite in a revolution to change the situation,” he appealed.
On a different note, he stated that the incumbent government would ensure rights for all unorganized settlers and landless citizens. “We will deliver according to the pledges we made during the election. We will form a high-level commission to permanently resolve the problems of squatters. We are committed to guaranteeing everyone’s rights in accordance with the spirit of the Constitution,” he expressed his commitment.
RPS Chairperson Lamichhane also clarified that the recommendation for the Chief Justice had been made in line with constitutional provisions.
He took the orientation programme as an opportunity to inform that the government was currently busy in budgetary preparations. He added that discussions had been held with the Finance Minister to make the upcoming budget an excellent one.
He vowed that the government would work with the understanding that the entire country is its electoral constituency and thereby would focus on enhancing the State’s capacity.
Stating that the government was working to deliver positive messages to the public, he welcomed constructive vigilance from the public to make the government’s role more effective.
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21- Province government to support for production of cricketers
Morang, May 10: Chief Minister of Koshi Province Hikmat Kumar Karki has pledged to extend the best possible support for the production of cricketers at the local levels.
Inaugurating the annual general assembly of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in Biratnagar today, Karki said the budget will be allocated to establish training centres in nine separate locations in the province for the production of cricketers from the basic level.
He viewed that the province government would develop and operate a state-of-the-art cricket stadium within two years if the federal government handed over the Baijanathpur Cricket Stadium in Biratnagar to the province government.
Likewise, Chief Minister Karki urged the CAN to bring the province government on board for organizing the third edition of Nepal Premier League (NPL) adding that the province government would manage the first prize to the winner.
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22- Landless people will be given landownership certificate, RSP Chief Lamichhane says
Kathmandu, May 10: Chairperson of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane has said that citizens residing in disaster-prone areas will be relocated to safe zones and landless people will be provided with landownership certificate.
At a policy dialogue on disaster risk reduction and management organized by the RSP on Sunday, Lamichhane said that citizens affected by flooding and landslides have been managed with top priority.
“The government is safeguarding the rights of landless people at a very high speed,” he added, stating that shifting the citizens from the disaster-prone sites was the right decision. Lamichhane added that giving a political colour to the citizens’ sentiment was a wrong practice and urged that the ruling and opposition parties should not get divided to safeguard the citizens’ lives.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Ujyalo Nepal Party Kulman Ghising said that the issues of the landless and squatters should be resolved.
Addressing a gathering at Tempupark of Chandrapur Municipality-2 in Rautahat district on Sunday, Ghising asked the government to manage the citizens’ right to housing by addressing the concerns of squatters.
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23- Media Dialogue in Butwal witnesses debates on journalism, economy and issues of public concerns
Lumbini, May 10: The Media Dialogue and National Media Conference being organized by the Federation of Nepali Journalists Rupandehi Chapter has recorded public debates on journalism, new media and issues of public concern.
Three separate sessions on media, economic aspects and tourism were held on Sunday where experts, officials and media professionals shared their views in a free manner.
In a session on ‘Lumbini’s Tourism’, the speakers said our failure to elongate the tourists’ stay in the province was a matter of concern.
Acting Mayor of Lumbini Cultural Municipality Kalpana Harijan argued that the state’s investment was happening in other sites in the name of Lumbini.
Likewise, Senior Information Officer of Lumbini Development Trust Dr Hari Dhowj Rai said that beatification measures for the tourist sites were needed to elongate the tourists’ stay, which automatically contributes to the development of the tourism sector.
Also speaking as a panelist, tourism entrepreneur Sagar Adhikari said we should be clear about our tourism business and different legal hassles hindering the tourism business should be resolved.
In the second panel discussion on ‘Media and Ways to Winning Trust of Readers and Audiences’, the speakers said that the media should always question the regime and power.
Former Chairman of FNJ Shiva Gaunle argued that questions were raised regarding the credibility of media content and urged to move ahead by mending weaknesses of the media fraternity.
Editor of Jana Aastha Kishor Shrestha said journalists should abide by media ethics. Likewise, Editor of Pokhara’s Samadhan Daily Keshav Sharan Lamichhane viewed that the media would not suffer given that good content and investigative news were disseminated.
In today’s third session on “Economic Crisis in Media and Way Forward’, the speakers and panelists viewed that the post COVID-19 media industry was going through an economic crisis.
CEO of Kantipur Media Group Mahesh Swar said the government should work in a planned way for the promotion of media. Managing Director of Butwal Today Nabaraj Kunwar, journalist Jhakal Gaire, Chairperson of News Agency Nepal Krishna Paudel and others shared their views on media convergence and quality content to sustain media and overcome key challenges.
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24- Finance Minister Wagle pledges to develop energy sector as a key driver of country’s economy
Kathmandu, May 10: Minister for Finance Dr. Swarnim Wagle asserted that the government has prioritized the energy sector as a driver of the country’s economy.
Acknowledging the growing contribution of the energy sector to the national economy, Minister Wagle reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing the sector with a special priority.
The Minister articulated the government’s priority to the delegations of the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal (IPPAN) and Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) on Sunday.
During the meetings, the delegations had submitted a host of recommendations for the fiscal year 2083/84 BS budget and policy framework.
Presenting the 53-point recommendations, IPPAN President Ganesh Karki called on the government to adopt investment-friendly policies to accelerate the development of the energy sector.
Karki expressed the readiness of the private sector to contribute towards achieving the government’s ambitious target of generating 30,000 megawatts of electricity within the next 10 years.
He also highlighted the need for the government to consider reopening the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for hydropower projects.
He also urged the government to incorporate the private sector in electricity trading and development of transmission lines so as to boost the country’s hydropower development and energy exports.
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25- Constitution Amendment Taskforce holds interaction
Kathmandu, May 10: An interaction was held between the Constitution Amendment Taskforce and various political parties and experts concerning the issue of constitutional amendment in the capital city on Sunday.
During the discussion programme organized by the Federalism and Localization Centre, leaders from various political parties and experts interacted with the constitutional amendment taskforce set up by the government, concentrating on the issues of federalism and state structure.
Mohanlal Acharya, a Member of Parliament representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and a Member of the Constitution Amendment Taskforce, stated that all issues will be handled transparently at the grassroots level, and a draft of the amendment will be developed. He also proposed that an umbrella commission could be formed by consolidating several constitutional commissions.
Nepal Communist Party (NCP)’s leader and Taskforce Member Dev Prasad Gurung noted that it is imperative to implement reforms in line with contemporary needs and emphasized the importance of achieving a national consensus on the reforms. He pointed out that amending the constitution without national consensus could pose a challenge.
Nepali Congress leader and constitutional expert Radhe Shyam Adhikari stated that federalism involves not just decentralization but also the allocation of powers. He warned that a directly-elected executive could invite risks in a country like Nepal.
Similarly, CPN (UML) leader, Dr. Bhishma Raj Adhikari, expressed doubts regarding the government’s motives for amending the constitution.
Former Chief Minister of Madhes Province, Lal Babu Raut, asserted that federalism was established with the influence of Madhes Province and added that this issue is made weak and rendered ineffective.
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26- Govt making efforts to address transport entrepreneurs’ issues: CM Pandey
Pokhara, May 10: Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Surendra Raj Pandey has emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by transport workers and entrepreneurs.
Addressing the inaugural session of the Seventh National Convention of the Nepal Transport Entrepreneurs National Federation (NTENF) in Pokhara on Sunday, Pandey highlighted the importance of collaboration among the government, businesses and workers to ensure the development of the transport sector.
On the occasion, Inspector General of Nepal Police Dan Bahadur Karki expressed concerns over the alarming rate of road accidents, with an average of eight fatalities daily, attributing these incidents to various human and technical factors.
NTENF President Bijay Bahadur Swarn stated that the prevalence of accidents has discouraged investment and business growth in the sector. He called for an increased professionalism and unity among transport professionals.
Various officials, including members of the House of Representatives and provincial ministers, echoed the need for government intervention to resolve ongoing issues within the transport sector.
The convention drew 2,000 delegates and observers from public transport committees, companies, and cooperatives across the nation. The election of the new leadership for the organization is scheduled for May 12.
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27- Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda rural municipality in Mustang goes green with solar-powered green energy system
Mustang, May 10: In a landmark move toward sustainable development and climate resilience in the country’s Himalayan region, Lo-Ghekar Damodarkunda Rural Municipality in Mustang district has officially launched a solar-powered green energy system, embracing clean energy as a solution to climate and environmental challenges.
The rural municipality introduced the clean renewable energy initiative with the goal of reducing climate-related risks, promoting a cleaner and healthier environment for local communities and lowering the local government’s long-term energy costs.
Following the implementation of the solar system, the rural municipality is now preparing to formally declare itself a “Green Energy Rural Municipality.”
The rural municipality expressed its confidence that the green energy system would be useful in significantly reducing the increasing carbon emissions.
The local government is also confident that the adoption of solar-powered green energy system would protect the region’s pristine natural beauty and delicate biodiversity while addressing the growing environmental and health impacts of pollution and climate change.
Authorities believe that the renewable clean energy technology will play a vital role in preserving the fragile mountain ecosystem.
Lopsang Chomphel Bista, Chairperson of the rural municipality, believed that solar energy would bring positive changes for the local residents.
According to him, the adoption of green technology will help reduce rising carbon emissions and strengthen sustainable infrastructures in the area.
To support the green energy campaign, the local municipality has already installed key solar infrastructures, including batteries, solar panels and other essential equipment required to meet local energy demands.
Chairperson Bista informed that all administrative offices under the rural municipality will begin using green energy for their daily electrical operations, hoping that this technology will improve reliability and efficiency of public services.
The rural municipality plans to expand solar-powered energy system to all five ward offices and all healthcare facilities across the rural municipality. The initiative aligns with Nepal’s long-term Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national initiatives to minimize environmental risks through the development and promotion of clean and renewable energy solutions in vulnerable regions and communities, it was shared.
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