Manohara Jaycees 2025 successfully conducted an awareness rally on Plastic reduction this morning and also released a message-oriented pamphlet to mark World Environment Day 2025. The event took place in Kageshwori Manohara Ward No. 9, Kathmandu.
The rally and pamphlet release program was held under the Chief Guestship of Jc Babita Pandey, National Vice President of Nepal Jaycees 2025. The program was Coordinated by JCI Bihani Basyal, Cultural and Environmental Conservation Coordinator of JCI Manohara 2025, and chaired by JCI Umesh Bhattarai, President of JCI Manohara 2025.
During the event, Chief Guest Babita Pandey highlighted the global issue of pollution caused by plastic waste. She emphasized that burning plastic leads to air pollution, while burying it contaminates the soil, ultimately posing severe health risks to humans. She further mentioned that excessive use of plastic materials can lead to the rise of fatal diseases like cancer, urging everyone to reduce plastic usage and adopt alternative materials.
Chairperson JCI Umesh Bhattarai stated that the United Nations has also prioritized environmental conservation in its Sustainable Development Goals. He explained that Jaycees is aligning its initiatives accordingly and added that becoming aware of plastic reduction to ensure clean air and safe water is a collective human responsibility.
