Minister for Forests and Environment, Pradeep Yadav appealed with the locals in Birgunj, Parsa district to keep their villages, 'green and clean' through afforestation.
At an afforestation programme organized by the Round Table Nepal, at the premises of the Bal Mandir in Birgunj Metropolitan City-10 today, Minister Yadav further requested the locals to join in tree planting campaign aiming to make each village, turn into a 'green and clean' place.
Yadav applauded the 'notable' works of the youths, towards the environmental cause. "It is commendable that the youths have been conducting 'exemplary' works in the environment sector lately."
He further said, "The role of the youths in protecting forests and promoting greenery is significant. The forests and greenery in our country, would be well-preserved if the youths keep on taking the lead."
Minister Yadav was accompanied by Birgunj Metropolitan City's mayor, Rajeshman Singh among others in the afforestation drive.
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