Minister duo inspects vehicular pollution

KATHMANDU, June 3: Minister for Home Affairs Ram Bahadur Thapa and Minister for Forest and Environment Shakti Basnet on Sunday made a surprise inspection of vehicular pollution at Thapathali intersection of the capital city.

On the occasion of the World Environment Day, the minister duo descended on the streets to check the pollution as part of a week-long program organized by the Ministry of Forest and Environment.

Home Minister Thapa said that citizens’ health would remain good only if environment remains healthy and he called for everyone’s mandatory support in keeping the environment healthy.

The public must compulsorily follow pollution standards and stressed on regular checking for the same, Home Minister Thapa added.

Minister Thapa furthered said that corruption is linked with the increasing pollution and dust in the city and called for tackling it.

During the program, Minister Basnet said that today’s program was part of the week-long program to mark the World Environment Day.

“Healthy Nepal Campaign would be started on June 5 with Prime Minister’s participation,” Minister Basnet added.

Minister Basnet also said that the campaign was being started as part of an integrated effort to control pollution, manage waste and promote greenery.

The Minister duo also checked the pollution level emanating from their vehicles. RSS