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Save Kathmandu A non-governmental organization works to protect the environment of Kathmandu By A CORRESPONDENT Although it is a group formed by a handful of women, the contribution made by Save the Environment Foundation (SEF) is immense. After calling for the ban on use of plastic bags, the group has started the plantation at the sites along the Tukucha river.
On the occcassion of the 30th birth day of Crown Prince Dipendra, the volunteers of SEF planted more than 200 trees along the banks of Tukucha river in Singh Durbar. The group is now planning to do similar course all along the bank of Tukucha. Last year, the committee planted 3000 trees in different parts of the capital. It is planning to plant 15,000 trees by 2003. The program is suppoted by Himalayn Bank. "We will plant more trees in area like Tukucha banks in near future," said Chanda Rana, President of SEF. "There are still many places where we can plant the trees." This is not the first effort of SEF as it has already completed more than half a dozen of environmental preservation activities in the Kathmandu valley. To make Kathmandu green and healthy, they have managed a park in front of the Birendra International Convention Center. SEF has also planted trees inside Singha Durbar premises. As a volunteer organization, the aim of the SEF is not to make any profit but to work with motivation. "The cost of our projects are very nominal as most of our volunteers and members perform most of the works," Rana said. Although there are many organizations working to protect the environment of Kathmandu valley, SEF has different and distinct programs than others. From the campaign against plastic bags to anti-vikram tempo drive, the SEF is taking a leading role. Planting the trees along the river Tukucha (Icchumati), is also a notable step.At a time when encroachment of land along the river continues, the efforts of SEF may protect the "river that has been turned to sewer". "We will continue our efforts to make the Kathmandu city clean and healty to live," asserted Rana who is mobilizing community members to come and clean the Kathmandu. "If we get support from all side, we may change the face of Kathmandu." |
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