NMA to set up 'Training Institute'

KATHMANDU, Nov 08:Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)  is going to establish a 'Training Institute'.

President Nima Nuru Sherpa stated that the annual general assembly of the NMA approved the establishment of the training institute, and that work is currently underway.

According to him, the training institute will benefit Nepal's mountaineering industry. The NMA has previously provided mountain climbing training. He stated that it was limited , and that plans are currently underway to construct a Training Institute and give training throughout the year to the greatest extent possible.

The curriculum for the training is also being developed. He went on: "The main purpose of this is to produce skilled manpower to work in that area, including mountaineers who work in the mountains."