KATHMANDU: Minister for Drinking Water Pradeep Yadav has suggested that all concerned promote the use of bicycles to reduce air pollution in the dense cities and urban areas.
Inaugurating the cycle rally organized by the Marwadi Youth Forum on the occasion of World Environment Day here today, Minister Yadav called for using bicycles to reduce traffic congestion and eliminate an unhealthy lifestyle.
The use of green vehicles does not produce smoke as they do not consume fossil fuel, he reminded, adding that building a green world requires utmost use of clean and renewable energy. The Minister pledged more investment in policy making and infrastructure to promote environment-friendly transportation.
He also encouraged schools, public offices and local levels to use bicycles. The Minister, on the occasion, acknowledged and appreciated the Youth Forum’s efforts to conserve the environment.
On a different note, Minister Yadav expressed his concern over the snow-capped mountains of Nepal turning black and bare due to the impacts of climate change.
“It’s important to protect our mountains. The climate change-induced challenges and problems need collective initiatives,” he urged.
Similarly, Marwardi Sewa Samiti’s Chairperson Pramod Kumar Chaudhary highlighted the benefits of using bicycles, stating that the use of bicycles would contribute to personal fitness as well as the reduction of air and sound pollution in the cities.
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