Kathmandu, June 7: Minister of Water supply Pradeep Yadav has suggested all concerned to promote use of bicycle 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 the World Environment Day here today, Minister Yadav called for using bicycle for reducing traffic congestion and get rid of unhealthy lifestyle.
Use of green vehicles do 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 infrastructures to promote environment-friendly transportations.
He also encouraged schools, public offices and local levels to use bicycle. The Minister, on the occasion, acknowledged and appreciated the Youth Forum’s efforts to conserve environment.
On a different note, Minister Yadav expressed his concern over the snow-capped mountains of Nepal turning into black and bare due to the impacts of climate change. “It’s important to protect our mountains. The climate change induced challenges and problems needs collective initiatives,” he urged.
Similarly, Marwardi Sewa Samiti’s Chairperson Pramod Kumar Chaudhary highlighted the benefits of using bicycle, stating that the use of bicycle would contribute to personal fitness as well as reduction of air and sound pollution in the cities.
