The cleanup campaign of Aandhikhola river, which carries religious and historical importance, has been completed in 12 weeks.
The Waling Municipality in Syangja district has initiated a campaign to clean up the river two hours a week every Saturday. Armed Police Force, Nepal Police, community-based organisations, and local residents have made concerted efforts to carry out the cleanliness campaign.
The campaign was launched to conserve the civilization and identity of Andhikhola, according to Prakash Aryal, the coordinator of the Aandhikhola conservation concerns forum.
Along with the campaign, awareness-raising programs are also conducted for the protection of sources of water and the reduction of overexploitation of natural resources.
"More participants will gradually come on board as this is a part of social responsibility. This will advance continuously," Aryal added.
The sanitation cleanup initiative was advanced as the river is getting polluted after urbanization and mixing up the garbage, it is said.
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