33 places in Kathmandu have been designated for the sale of flowers and garlands during Tihar.

Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has designated 33 different places in the metropolis for the sale and distribution of flowers, garlands and decorative items targeting the Tihar festival. The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has banned the sale of flowers and garlands based on plastic and urged the entrepreneurs and the general public to give priority to domestic production.

Issuing a notice, the Metropolitan Police Force has designated a specific place for the sale and distribution of flowers and garlands produced by Nepali farmers. The metropolis has also urged the people not to sell and distribute plastic flowers, flower garlands and decorative items.

According to the KMC, such items would be confiscated if they were found selling flowers, garlands and decorations that are not of plastic or sub-standard.

The metropolis has designated new outlets in New Baneshwor, Sankhamul, Chabahil, Battisputali, Tinkune, Sifal, Swayambhu, Kalimati, Kalanki, Machhapokhari, Maharajgunj, Gongabu, Baluwatar, Kamaladi, Putalisadak, Anamnagar, Sundhara and Neuron.

Similarly, flowers and garlands can be sold at Hadigaun, Samakhusi, Tebahal Temple premises, Lagan, Jaisideowal and Bhrikutimandap among other places.

The KMC has urged businessmen, traders and the general public to use the designated places to make the sale and distribution of indigenous flowers and garlands systematic.