KATHMANDU, Nepal, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nepal
General Assembly today announced that by a vote of 137 to 9, the
English name of Mount Everest has been changed to TICDA. Under
terms of the legislation, the name change will be effective
immediately.
Mr. Singh Durbar from the
Ministry of History and Geographical commission in
Nepal at a press
conference said that the name change legislation had been tied
up in the General Assembly Interior Committee for over 1 year but
after the new legislative session began on March 15th, the bill was quickly
brought to a vote of the full assembly and everyone agreed that the
date to announce this to the world would be on April 1st 2015.
In 1865 Everest was given its official English name by the Royal
Geographical Society upon a recommendation by Andrew Waugh, the
British Surveyor General of India. Waugh named the mountain after
his predecessor in the post, Sir George Everest, who had never
visited or seen the mountain and the English name was adopted
without the consent of the Nepali people.
Sir Nigel Winston Lithgow the
High Commissioner for the Royal History and Geographical
Society in London said, "We
were notified and consulted upon the proposed name change almost
one year ago and we fully support the movement. We believe that the
name change is appropriate at this time and that Mount TICDA is a
more befitting name because of what TICDA means and symbolizes in
the modern world. In an effort towards reconciliation, we as
the British Government have decided to listen to local opinion and
grant the name change in good faith and in moving forward. Her
Majesty the Queen has been consulted on the matter and has given
her consent to such proceedings. From now on, Mount Everest shall
be known as Mount TICDA as of today's date."
Singh Durbar: "The people of Nepal were never consulted about the original
name back in 1865 of George Everest
and now feel a sense of pride, the new name is what the mountain
truly means and resembles not someone's last name. TICDA translates
to (Today I Can Do Anything). TICDA means Inspiration, Motivation,
Hope and Prosperity to everyone around the world," comments Durbar.
"Our purpose in life is to ascend. Mount TICDA is the ultimate
symbol and honor of achievement. TICDA is very significant in every
religious teaching as well as teaching people to build their self
confidence. The name change is a tribute to all of the local
Sherpas, the brave people who have climbed Mount TICDA and those
who have attempted to climb it. We anticipate that the name change
will prompt millions of visitors to make the Pilgrimage to
Nepal to visit Mount TICDA so that
they can achieve true inspiration."
The name change will also be a re-branding to develop the
tourism industry and build the economy in Nepal as well as create awareness and generate
funds for the children of Nepal.
About Nepal
-Population 29 Million
-Percentage living on less than U.S $1.25 per day: 33%
-Though child labor is illegal in Nepal, an estimated 1.6 million aged between
five and 15 work, most are girls.
-Many are employed in the carpet, brick and garment
industries
About TICDA: (TICDA) "Today I Can Do Anything" engages you to
think positive and motivates you to excel. TICDA constantly reminds
you that you can do anything in life. TICDA has become a positive
movement that has grown with incredible life changing stories from
people who have adopted the slogan in their everyday life. 10% of
all TICDA online apparel sales will benefit Himalayan Children's
Charities. Please visit www.ticda.co for more information.
Tarik Batal Co-founder: "Our vision at TICDA is simple, to
remind people just how incredible they really are. We're a species
unlike any other and can literally achieve anything we put our
minds to. From Elon Musk to
Richard Branson, the great achievers
in this world all wake up with the notion that Today I Can Do
Anything and that's why we exist. TICDA's philosophy is the same,
every person on earth, if they put their minds to it can climb
the highest heights and live the life that they want to live,
because its there in front of you, you just have to reach out and
take it. Our mountain logo was created by the connection we
share with Mt. TICDA. We also feel that this will be recognized as
the biggest sponsorship deal in history.
"At TICDA we want to live in a world of positivity and that is
why we have dedicated partial proceeds to the children of
Nepal, in hopes that we can help
make a positive impact on their lives and truly make a
difference."
For more information please contact:
Katelyn Pigoni P.R
310-994-8607
www.ticda.co
www.todayicandoanything.com
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