“Air Pollution Also Hurts Tourism”
Lumbini and Air pollution
Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolizes peace, mindfulness, and harmony.
Yet, it has repeatedly experienced unhealthy levels of air pollution, overshadowing the very values it represents.
Visitors from around the world come seeking tranquility, not hazy skies and polluted air.
Protecting Lumbini means looking beyond infrastructure—it means making clean air a national priority.
Preserving the sanctity of this sacred site also means preserving the environment that surrounds it.
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