Kathmandu set to be Plastic Bag Free

8th April 2015
Government Banned Import, Sale, Distribution and Use of Plastic Bags Government of Nepal, Ministry of Science Technology and Environment (MOSTE) as per the provision of Environment Protection Act 1997 (Section 7 and Sub-section 3) decided to Ban of Import, Sale, Distribution and Use of Plastic Bag of size 20*35 inch and 40 micron thick inside the Kathmandu Valley by publishing a notice in Nepal Gazette (Khand 64, Number 45, Part 5, Date April 1, 2015). This decision was taken in order to make Kathmandu Valley healthy and pollution free. Area set by the decision are as follows: East: Godawari Bhanjyang, Tribeni Dada, Party Bhanjyang, Eastside of Amaldol, Rohini Bhanjyang, Kirtike Bhanjyang, Manchuri Lekh, Chipudada West: Simpani, Kaaji Gaun, Bhattarchaur, Dakshinkali, Taaluk Gurdama Khola, PaniDhalo, Eastside of Chankhel, Chandragiri simbhanjyang, Dahachok Dada, Majuwa Gaun, Bhimadhunga Thumki, Bhudakhu, Paachmane Bhanjyang North: Paachmane Bhanjyang, Shibapuri Lake, Bolang and Chipudanda South: Godawari Bhanjyang, Dhungakhani river, Bhagwan Dada, Lele Bhanjyang, Deurali Thumki, Baabiya Gaaun, South side of Maane, Bagmati river, Simapani