Chitwan Rhinos pledges 5 percent of merchandise revenue for rhino conservation
Summary
Chitwan Rhinos cricket club will donate five percent of its merchandise revenue to conserve the one-horned rhinoceros in Chitwan. The team is using the Nepal Premier League to promote wildlife awareness and the district’s identity to wider audiences.
Key Points
- Chitwan Rhinos has pledged to set aside five percent of merchandise sales revenue for rhino conservation.
- The club wants to use the Nepal Premier League to promote Chitwan and the one-horned rhinoceros to international audiences.
- Club officials say the team also supports conservation initiatives, community cricket and local events, and has provided aid to Bhotekoshi flood victims.
- The third edition of the NPL begins today, with the winner set to receive Rs 15 million and the runner-up Rs 8 million.
