The BBC has released a list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024. In the public list by BBC, there are talented women who have contributed significantly in different fields of different countries including Nepal.
The BBC has prepared a list of 100 influential women including women in the fields of environment, culture and education, entertainment and sports, politics and science, health and technology.
The BBC's list includes Nobel Peace Prize winner Nadia Murad to New Zealand's Aboriginal MP Hana-Rawhiti Miepi-Clark. Nepal's sustainable development entrepreneur Shilshila Acharya, who is active in the environmental sector, is also on the list. Similarly, Pooja Sharma, social worker Aruna Roy and wrestler Vinesh Phogat, active in cremating dead bodies in India, are also included in the list.
Who is Shilshila Acharya?
Shilshila Acharya is an entrepreneur who has been active in the environmental sector in Nepal for a long time. According to the BBC, she runs the largest plastic recycling network in Nepal. She has been running a waste management organization called Avni Ventures. This organization has been giving priority in employment to people from marginal communities. In addition, the BBC has also mentioned that it has focused on encouraging more women in the green field.
In 2014, Shilshila played a leading role in the campaign 'Thank you, I carry the bag myself'. According to BBC, this has also prompted the ban on the use of plastic bags in the market. Which prompted to ban the use of plastic bags in shopping.
Shilshila was also involved in the mountain cleaning campaign. About 119 tons of garbage left by climbers in the mountains were collected in the campaign in which he was involved. The BBC mentioned that tribal women made cosmetics, mats and pots from the waste collected in the mountains and made life easier. is
