Kathmandu, Nov 8: Kathmandu Metropolitan City, which has banned the sale and distribution of plastic flowers and garlands, has designated 33 locations across the city for the sale of locally produced flowers and garlands. These designated locations have seen an increase in activity as vendors and customers gather to buy and sell flowers.
The metropolitan city has designated NB Centre and iPlex Mall in New Baneshwor, Big Mart in Shankhamul, SalesBerry in Mid Baneshwor, Phoenix Tower in Battisputali, Tinkune Ground and Sifal Ground as authorised sales locations.
Similarly, locally produced flowers and garlands can be sold in the Chabahil area at AC Complex, Ganeshsthan Vegetable Market and in front of KL Tower.
Other designated locations include the IT Building in Kamaladi, Star Mall in Putalisadak, Bhatbhateni in Anamnagar, Kathmandu Mall in Sundhara, Bajra Complex (Good Mart) in New Plaza, Dharma Chakra Park in Swayambhu, Bhatbhateni in Kalanki, Valley Cold Store in Naya Bazar, and Buddha Mall and Gunastar Khaldo in Machhapokhari.
In addition, Kalimati Banquet and Chaukhel in Kalimati, the open platform (Dabali) in front of Ward No. 5 office and the Ganesh Temple Dabali in Handigaun, Koirala Smart in Samakhushi, SalesBerry in Maharajgunj, Gongabu, Chapal Karkhana and Big Mart in Baluwatar have also been designated as sales locations for locally produced flowers and garlands.
The metropolitan city has also designated the premises of Tebahal Temple, Lagan, Jaisidewal and Bhrikutimandap for the sale of locally produced flowers and garlands.
The city has designated these sales locations in coordination with its Environment Department to ensure that flowers and garlands produced by Nepali farmers find an appropriate market and are easily accessible to consumers.
In a notice issued by the Metropolitan Police Force under the Office of the Municipal Executive, Kathmandu Metropolitan City warned that anyone found violating the ban by selling or distributing plastic flowers, garlands or decorative items that do not meet quality standards would have all such materials confiscated.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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