KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has banned the sale and distribution of plastic flowers, garlands and other plastic-based decorative items during the Tihar festival.
Issuing a notice on Tuesday, the Metropolitan City urged shopkeepers, traders and the general public not to sell or distribute plastic flowers, garlands and decorative materials. It warned that any such items found on sale would be confiscated.
To promote locally produced flowers and support Nepali farmers, the KMC has designated 26 locations across the city for the sale and distribution of natural flowers and garlands.
The designated locations are Baneshwor, Shankhamul, Chabahil, Tinkune, Siphal, Battisputali, Swayambhu, Kalimati, Kalanki, Naya Bazar, Machhapokhari, Handigaun, Samakhusi, Maharajgunj, Gongabu, Chappal Karkhana, Baluwatar, Kamaladi, Putalisadak, Anamnagar, Tebahal, Sundhara, New Road, Lagan, Jaisidewal and Bhrikutimandap.
The Metropolitan City has requested traders to prioritize flowers and garlands produced by Nepali farmers and conduct sales from the designated locations.
The notice also stated that the Metropolitan Police Force would be mobilized to manage the designated markets and facilitate the sale and distribution of natural flowers during the festival.
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