20/08/2026
19th August 2026 — Skill Development Training (SDT-0) successfully commenced under the Green Job Creation through Recycling and Upcycling (GCRU) Project, bringing together 29 participants (24 female and 5 male) from East Cluster Wards No. 17 and 21 of Pokhara Metropolitan City.
The Skill Development Training and RU Groups Support Program under the GCRU Project, implemented by CLEAN UP NEPAL in joint venture with Green Road Waste Management, continues to contribute towards promoting green employment opportunities and sustainable waste management practices within the community. The project is implemented with support from KOICA 네팔 사무소 (KOICA Nepal Office) and UNDP Nepal in coordination with Pokhara Metropolitan City.
Through interactive sessions and practical learning, the training aimed to build participants' foundational knowledge of solid waste management while encouraging them to explore recycling and upcycling as viable green business opportunities that contribute to sustainable livelihoods and a circular economy.
This training marks an important step towards strengthening community-based recycling and upcycling initiatives, fostering green entrepreneurship, and advancing the GCRU Project's vision of creating sustainable livelihoods while contributing to a cleaner and greener Pokhara.