Nepal Tourism Board CEO calls for promotion of wellness sector

Kathmandu. Deepak Raj Joshi, Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board, has stated that there is a need to promote the health and wellness sector. He made these remarks while speaking at a program organized in Kathmandu on Wednesday to mark International Wellness Day. 

Joshi has called on at least 1.5 million Nepalis to participate in some form of wellness activity for at least 15 minutes daily, regardless of their location. He also urged them to make this campaign widespread by sharing it on social media.

Joshi also informed that the Tourism Board is creating a special calendar for 'Nepal Wellness Year 2027'. He requested individuals and organizations working in the fields of health, wellness, spa, and meditation to include their important programs in that calendar.

He said, 'We have made a public call as part of an important campaign. Our program is for at least 1.5 million Nepalis, wherever they are and in whatever condition, to engage in 15 minutes of wellness activities and share them via social media. Similarly, we are creating a calendar for the announced 'Nepal Wellness Year 2027'. If individuals or organizations working in health, wellness, spa, and meditation have important programs, we will include them in the calendar.'

He also clarified that the Board is always ready for collaboration and coordination to make this campaign a success.