KATHMANDU, Nov. 9 -- Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has officially launched the Silver Volunteer Program, an initiative aimed at engaging retired professionals in civic service by utilizing their lifelong knowledge, skills, and experience for the city's balanced and sustainable development.

The program is looked to be important in mobilizing capable senior citizens both physically and mentally and set an exemplary model for respectful civic engagement. A subject-based group structure will be formed among the selected volunteers. Each group will hold monthly meetings to review completed work and upcoming plans, while best practices and key learnings will be exchanged every three months. The practical experience of the volunteers is exp...