गाउँको दूरदराजदेखि काठमाडौंको सिंहदरबारसम्म

The third edition of the Mountain Clean-up Campaign 2022, led by the Nepali Army in coordination with several government institutions, and donor organizations, and with the participation of the Rotary Club of Nagarjun has successfully concluded. The campaign was celebrated at an event hosted by The Coca-Cola Foundation at Hotel Yak and Yeti on Sunday, which is World Environment Day where various stakeholders, campaign partners, and government officials including Mr. Gopal Prasad Aryal, Director-General of the Department of Environment were present.

Over 33,800 Kg of waste (7,227 Kgs Biodegradable and 26,650 Kgs Non-Biodegradable) were collected from four mountains; Mt. Everest, and Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Kanchenjunga, and brought back to Kathmandu. The waste will be verified and then handed over to the recycling partner for further segregation, recycling and waste management.

The campaign officially began on April 5th, cleaning 4 mountains in Nepal that tower above 8,000 meters including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Kanchenjunga. The expedition team had 77 dedicated members including Nepali Army personnel and Sherpa supporters.

Regarding the same, we have attached the press release herewith. We humbly request you to publish the news along with the pictures attached.