After SLC, many aim to study science, become a doctor. My family's dream was beyond this. But my path took a sudden turn. More interested in environmental science than MBBS preparation.

Leaving the dream of becoming a doctor in the middle, I went to the environment field. There is plenty of manpower in the medical field or even more manpower is being produced than required. Instead of getting lost in the crowd, I started to be active in the environment sector with the aim of doing some work in a new field and contributing to the society along with environmental protection. After returning to Nepal in 2011 after completing a master's degree in biodiversity and environmental management from the University of Bergen in Norway, I am enjoying creating jobs from environmental management, plastic reduction, waste processing.

The work started in 2013 through 'Hamri Bahini Social Enterprise'. Its aim was to emphasize economic empowerment from sold girls to revival of backward communities. At present, the waste processing is being done through the 'Avni Ventures Processing Centre'. Around 400 workers have got employment under this plastic recycling network. Thousands of tons of waste are also being managed. I am leading in waste management through plastic reduction and environmental enterprise. 

Plastic is an element that degrades the environment and human health. The first campaign was to launch a plastic reduction campaign. The environment was not as comfortable as we expected. Many people were confused about how to shop without plastic. Bhatbhateni supermarket was the place where the most amount of plastic was consumed. For this we proceeded with two policies. One, plastic-free shopping, the other, self-employment for sisters through bag production. For that we sold a bag worth Rs 100 for Rs 30. Many youth joined this campaign. It became effective to some extent. 

Currently, plastic bags are not available in supermarkets including Bhatbhateni. On May 1, 2072, we announced a ban on plastic in Kathmandu Valley. However, it has not yet been fully mitigated. Until the effective implementation of the law, this situation will continue 

seems to remain. If it cannot be mitigated in time, it seems that it will lead to a terrible situation in the future. For this, it is very important to have the interest of related agencies and stakeholders. 

Lately, waste management has become very complicated. The constitution of Nepal has given the municipality the responsibility of waste management. 

Because of this, the federal and state governments seem immune. Why should we interfere is the responsibility of the local level. But there is no uniformity in waste management of 753 municipalities. 

Some municipalities have prioritized waste management. But many have not made it a priority. Most of the municipalities have not been able to rise above the traditional thinking that only roads and infrastructure are development. The municipality does not have much support from the federal and state governments. There is a mentality of why should we do the work that is in charge of the municipality. 

Many companies are picking up garbage in Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Garbage classification has been promoted as a matter of policy. But it has not yet been implemented. There is a policy not to burn plastic. But it is not implemented. For this, it is necessary to make a binding policy through cooperation between the local level and the company. If the policy of not collecting unsorted waste is to be taken seriously, every house will be forced to sort the waste. Sustainable waste management can only be achieved through coordination and cooperation between associations, local levels and stakeholders.

Garbage is garbage if we look at it as garbage. Stamping garbage is a very old slogan. But if we can export it, not stamps, we can earn dollars. There are many opportunities to generate income from waste in Nepal. But it needs to be encouraged by the government itself through policy rules. Due to the lack of sufficient support and priority from the government level, it could not be taken forward as an opportunity. Indians have found opportunities and jobs in garbage. Nepalis are going abroad for employment. The awareness that income can be generated from waste has not been developed. 

Sorting waste and sending it to the landfill site can make the country rich. This has two advantages. One is that the landfill site is not burdened, more waste is processed and the other is the development of entrepreneurship and increase in revenue. There is a situation where entrepreneurs can be developed from garbage. But the government has not been able to encourage through policies and regulations. As a result, the opportunities exposed in this area could not be found. 

Many Nepali youth abroad are sorting garbage. Their dream is to come to the country and open a waste processing industry. If the environment can be created from the policy level, the youth will return to this sector for entrepreneurship. The main problem in processing waste is the problem of space. There has been no official initiative for the location. There is no place to sort the waste, most of it is sorted in the vehicle itself. A working environment cannot be created if a firm or individual invests by looking for land by themselves. There is a situation where the government is creating an environment of non-cooperation from the community.  I went ahead with the comment that people who have read

should not work in garbage. Waste management is an activity that can contribute a lot to society. And I have succeeded in conveying the message that even educated people can do it. I have been active in the field of environmental protection and waste management for 13 years. It will be surprising to hear, As easy as it is to throw garbage, it is not so easy to process it. But the businessmen are experiencing the direct impact of the Kavadi tax set by the municipality recently. Collect 10 tons of garbage at the landfill site 

costs 400 rupees. By saving that waste from the landfill and processing it by investment, to send 10 tons of waste to the industry, only 11 thousand three hundred rupees should be paid as Kavadi tax. Businesses in waste are discouraged by taxes. The government is discouraging businessmen in areas that should be encouraged. . This has pushed the purpose and thinking of creating a green economy, making Nepal earn dollars from waste. In order to encourage entrepreneurs and protect the investment environment, such exemptions and concessions should be given instead of taxes.

In doing this, the garbage entrepreneurs have to face more problems than support from the surrounding society. Challenges should be faced step by step. However, I continue to feel that this problem must be solved. Many Nepali youth abroad are sorting garbage. Their dream is to open a waste processing industry in the country, if they can create an environment they will return.