
06/07/2025
Tourism Research and Training Institute (TRTI), in collaboration with Phikkal Rural Municipality, successfully established the National Sustainable Tourism Club (NSTC) at Shree Secondary School, Lumti–Phikkal, Sindhuli. The club formation event was held as part of a broader tourism awareness initiative and featured a tourism speech competition on the theme “Tourism Prospects in Phikkal.”
The program was graced by the presence of ward no 2 Chairperson of Phikkal Rural Municipality, as the Chief Guest. The event was chaired by the School Principal, Mr. Lekhnath Baral . Other distinguished guests included Mr. Ganesh Paudyal, Regional Coordinator of GTTP Nepal, and Ms. Kamala Chhetri, GTTP Nepal Curriculum Trainer.
During the program, Mr.Rajan Sarki, a student of Grade 9, was appointed as the Club Prefect of the newly formed NSTC.
The club aims to foster tourism awareness and promote sustainable tourism practices through a series of annual activities such as tourism speech and quiz competitions, tourism content writing, domestic tourism destination exploration and promotion, tourism rallies, awareness campaigns, and creative storytelling/blogging. These initiatives are expected to inspire students and the local community to actively participate in the development of responsible and sustainable tourism in Phikkal Rural Municipality.