The Nepal government will adopt strict measures to issue Mount Everest climbing permit in order to ensure mountaineers safety.
Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Ram Kumar Shrestha said, “The government will verify climbers experience, health and age before allowing them to attempt Everest. This is to ensure climbers safety and stop the overcrowding of 8,848-metre mountain.”
The government will also accelerate rescue measures for mountaineers, stop unauthorised broadcasting of Everest and enforce strict guidelines to prevent pollution in the Everest region.