‘Govt Leading Mountain Conservation Efforts’ – Ramnath Adhikari

Kangchenjunga seen from Phungling, Taplejung. Photo: Arun Katuwal / TDN

Kathmandu, June 4: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari asserted that the State has been playing a leading role in protecting the natural beauty of ‘our’ mountains.

Minister Adhikari said so during his visit to the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)’s central office for a photo exhibition themed “Mountain Tourism: Our Pride, Our Identity” today.

Around 100 photos of Nepal’s mountains and mountain heritages taken by RSS photographers and journalists have been put on display in the exhibition organized since May 25 in commemoration of the 18th Republic Day.

Minister Adhikari, after observing photos, emphasized effective plans in consultation with the experts to protect our mountains.

Adhikari also urged all Nepalis should work in unison to minimize the effects of climate change on our mountains and mountain lives.

He informed that the incumbent government has been holding discussions at various levels for a unified response to reduce the impact of climate change on mountain.

“The government is moving forward in a serious and planned manner to conserve mountains,” the Minister reiterated.

Highlighting the need to educate the general public in Nepal about the bounty of nature, heritages and abundance of natural resources, he exclaimed that Nepal has unique natural heritages.

Expressing his delight that almost of the high mountains in the country were included in the photo exhibition, the Minister remarked our country’s invaluable treasures – mountains and mountain heritages were reflected in the exhibition.

Prior to this, RSS Executive Chair Dharmendra Jha along with RSS staffs had welcomed Minister Adhikari to the exhibition.

On the occasion, Chairperson Jha had expressed his confidence that the exhibition would serve as a platform to educate ourselves about the importance of mountains of Nepal and their beauty.

Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)