Myagdi-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government is active in making mountaineering safe. Addressing a program 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.

"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 to reduce the risks of mountaineering. The government has also focused on the construction and upgrading of trails connecting the base camps of the peaks, including the Annapurna," he said.

The Prime Minister shared on the occasion that the government has also given high priority to the upgrading of the Kali Gandaki 'Corridor' connecting the Korala border checkpoint in Mustang through Myagdi. He mentioned that the government is committed to constructing physical infrastructure at the Korala border checkpost.

Recalling that 75 years ago, Maurice Herzog's team from France opened the door to the possibilities of mountaineering in Nepal by successfully climbing Annapurna, he praised the contribution of the Sherpa community in the development of mountain tourism in Nepal.

The Prime Minister said, "The book about Annapurna written by Maurice has contributed to making Nepal and its mountains known to the world." On June 3, 1950, climber Herzog ascended the 8,091-meter high Annapurna. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Pandey and State Minister for Energy,

Irrigation and Water Resources Kham Bahadur Garbuja, among other officials, were present at the Annapurna Ascent Diamond Jubilee Festival ceremony.