HISTORY BACKGROUND
The Nepal River Conservation Trust (NRCT) is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 by a group of concerned river guides who recognized the alarming ecological and cultural damage occurring to Nepal’s rivers.
Since its establishment, NRCT has been dedicated to conserving Nepal’s Himalayan river system, preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage, and fostering an environmentally responsible river tourism industry. The NRCT organizes the Annual River Festival and the Bagmati River Festival to raise awareness among river users about the critical need for conservation, while promoting the development of an economically and environmentally sustainable river tourism sector.
Nepal’s Himalayan rivers are not only vital to local communities but also serve as international attractions. However, their survival is increasingly threatened by damming and other harmful environmental practices. NRCT’s efforts aim to protect these precious rivers for future generations and ensure their continued role in both cultural and ecological well-being.
OBJECTIVES
Increasing public awareness through workshops, seminars, and special rafting trips to policy makers, journalists, students and other stakeholders.
MISSION
“To restore, conserve and protect the rivers of Nepal through affirmative action and education, whilst maintaining the cultural integrity of local river side communities.”
VISION
for our communities…
for the natural environment…
for the adventure tourism (rafting & kayaking) industries…
OUR TEAM
President: MR. MEGH BAHADUR ALE
Executive Director: MR. MAUSAM KHANAL
ADVISORY BOARD
MR. ANIL CHITRAKAR
MR. BHUSHAN TULADHAR
MR. RABIN BASTOLA
MR. SANJIV THAKURI
MR. SURENDRA PHUYAL
- River side community development :
- River-guide training on environmentally sound rafting and camping practices.
- Conducting River restoration projects such as beach clean up and tree plantation;
- Networking with national and international groups and lobbying on the behalf of Nepal’s river environment etc.