Lumbini, Aug. 5: The Lumbini Development Trust has held an interaction programme with the Lumbini Sanskritik Municipality for the protection, promotion and exploration of Lumbini heritage.
During the interaction programme
held on Sunday, both sides stressed the development, protection and promotion
of archeological, religious and cultural aspects of the birthplace of Lord
Buddha with partnerships between the Trust and Municipality.
Treasurer of Trust Dhundiraj
Bhattarai said that support of the local government, local residents and all
stakeholders was required since the mere effort of the Trust was not enough for
the development and protection of the Lumbini area.
Bhattarai argued that Lumbini
should be developed as a must-visit site for Buddhist followers and peace
lovers worldwide.
He urged the stakeholders and local
government representatives to support the development of Lumbini as a 'peace
site'.
Deputy Mayor of Lumbini Sanskritik
Municipality Kalpana Harijan said that Lumbini is an invaluable treasure of
Nepal and an environment conducive should be created for better collaboration
between the Trust and the Lumbini Sanskritik Municipality. (RSS)