International Mountain Day being observed today

Kathmandu, Dec 11: The International Mountain Day (IMD) is being celebrated today with a variety of programmes across the world and in Nepal too.

The day is observed annually on December 11 as per the calls of the United Nations to raise awareness about mountain importance, development challenges, and opportunities. This year the day is being commemorated under the theme "Glaciers matter for water, food, and livelihoods in mountains and beyond."