Trash barrier installed to capture floating waste in Bagmati River
Summary
The Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee has installed trash barriers at six sites in Kathmandu rivers to capture floating waste and reduce pollution.
Key Points
- Trash barriers have been installed at six locations along the Bagmati and other rivers in Kathmandu to capture floating waste.
- The initiative is led by the Bagmati Civilization Integrated Development Committee under the Ministry of Urban Development.
- The trash barriers collect plastics, polythene, bottles, and wooden debris without impeding river flow.
- Collected waste will be regularly removed, sorted, recycled, and managed to reduce pollution and protect aquatic life.
