Three Metric Tons of Non-Biodegradable Waste Managed During Bagmati River Cleanup in Sinamangal

Kathmandu. Three metric tons of non-biodegradable waste were managed after cleaning the Bagmati River bridge area in Sinamangal as part of the Bagmati Cleaning Mega Campaign, which began with the slogan 'Two Hours of Volunteering Per Week for the Nation.' The waste collected from today's cleaning was managed by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

Campaign activist Kishor Singh Shahi informed that the cleaning saw the presence of former Chief Secretary and Nepali Ambassador to China, Leelamani Poudyal, Ward Member Navraj Adhikari of Kathmandu Metropolitan City-9, employees of the Empowered Bagmati Committee, and Bagmati cleaning campaigners.

Today marks the 671st episode of the Bagmati Cleaning Mega Campaign, which commenced on Jestha 5, 2070 BS. Cleaning of the Bagmati River has been taking place for about two hours every Saturday since the start of the mega campaign.

Inspired by the Bagmati Cleaning Mega Campaign, cleaning campaigns have started in its tributaries, various sections of the Ring Road, and river areas outside the capital in Kathmandu. During the cleaning campaign, biodegradable waste is recently being used to make compost fertilizer, while non-biodegradable waste is being managed by the respective local levels.