Kathmandu, May 25: Executive Chairperson of the Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), Dharmendra Jha, said the importance of mountain heritages should be shared among all Nepalis.
Executive Chairperson Jha reiterated that every Nepali should be aware of significance of mountains and mountain heritages. He said it during the inauguration of the third edition of the photo exhibition held under the theme of ‘Mountain Tourism: Our Pride, Our Identity’. It is organized by the RSS at its central office in Kathmandu today.The photo exhibition is organized on the occasion of the Republic Day-2082 BS.
Acknowledging the pristine mountains as a ‘Deva Bhumi’ (Land of Gods), Jha pressed for protecting and promoting these natural heritages along with sensitization among the Nepalis. Knowledge on geographical and ecological characteristics of mountain regions is imperative to people.
The pictures displayed in the exhibition are invaluable treasures of the nation, he said, stressing the need for nationalize and internationalize those pictures. He suggested the government paying attention to environment where every Nepali could take pride in the invaluable treasures of Nepal-the mountains.
“People from Madhesh, hill and mountainous regions should be well-informed about our mountains. Only then the true essence of Republic would be reflected,” he argued.Chairperson Jha maintained, “Our mountains are lifeline to many. They are our nation’s treasure. Our longevity and prosperity depended on how we can preserve them.” He cited that the spiritual literature has depicted mountains as an important treasure.
“It is imperative to protect and promote the mountain heritage and cultures that are associated with the beautiful and unique.” He underscored the need for the government to recognize and promote the creative initiatives such as photo exhibition organized by the RSS.
He reaffirmed that the RSS has been complying with the government’s policies and perspective through this initiative as well. Likewise, RSS General Manager Siddaraj Rai said the exhibition was organized to support the government’s initiative to support country’s mountain tourism and raise awareness on climate change, aligning with the theme of recently held ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’, a flagship dialogue to deliberate on climate actions.
Rai emphasized coordination and collaboration among all concerned stakeholders for branding of the mountains in Nepal and building eco-friendly infrastructures. Similarly, Gorkhapatra Corporation’s General Manager Lal Bahadur Airi expressed his confidence that the photos in the exhibition would contribute to preserving and promoting mountains that are hardest hit by climate change.
A total of 100 pictures showcasing the Himalayan peaks, mountain life and major places of mountain tourism and touristic activities are on display. These were taken by RSS photo journalists over different period. It runs through June 13.
Editor Rosha Basnet honoured
Meanwhile, English news editor at RSS and Sagarmatha summiteer, Rosha Basnet, was honoured at the event. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, and Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey feted journalist Basnet offering her a shawl.
Basnet had scaled the highest peak of the world, Sagarmatha, on May 23, 2018 as a part of the First Women Journalists Everest Expedition-2018. She had hoisted a banner carrying the RSS logo atop the Everest- now a photo one among the 100 images displayed in the exhibition.#nepal #Rss
