Narchyang: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government is active in making mountaineering safe. Addressing a programme commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of the First Ascent of Annapurna Peak organized by Annapurna Rural Municipality at Narchyang, Annapurna Rural Municipality-4 today, PM Oli stated that the government is working to reduce the risks associated with mountain climbing.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Prime Minister highlighted that the increase in the number of climbers on Mount Everest is due to the government’s preparation of skilled manpower and necessary infrastructure along the climbing routes. The government has focused on the construction and upgrading of trails connecting the base camps of the peaks, including the Annapurna.
The Prime Minister shared that the government has also prioritized the upgrading of the Kali Gandaki ‘Corridor,’ which connects the Korala border checkpoint in Mustang through Myagdi. He mentioned the government’s commitment to constructing physical infrastructure at the Korala border checkpost.
Recalling the historical ascent of Annapurna by Maurice Herzog’s team from France 75 years ago, PM Oli praised the contribution of the Sherpa community in the development of mountain tourism in Nepal. He noted that Herzog’s book about Annapurna has played a significant role in promoting Nepal and its mountains globally.
The event was attended by Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey, State Minister for Energy, Irrigation and Water Resources Kham Bahadur Garbuja, and other officials, marking the Annapurna Ascent Diamond Jubilee Festival ceremony.