For the very first time in history, the Government of Nepal has decided to establish the Parbatiya Prashikshan Pratistan Bikas Samiti (Mountain Academy of Nepal) realizing its importance for the betterment of tourism and its fellow mountaineers. The Government has appointed me, Lakpa Phuti Sherpa as the Executive Director of this project.

For me, being appointed Director of this academy is indeed a great opportunity and it comes with a great deal of responsibilities too. My mission and vision can be briefly sketched through; my intention is seeing through the establishing of MAN in Garma and the Mountain Guide Training centres in Lumding and Numbur and other various locations. To implement my ideas and policies I have started many discussions and workshops to gather information and advice from renowned instructors, climbers, stakeholders and associations like Garma Sherpa Kiduk specializing in mountain tourism. I also hope to get more instructions and advice from National and International organization who have dedicated their lives to mountaineering professions. The people of Solukhumbu are unified and have shown strong determination to set- up the mountain Academy in the holy land of Mt. Everest for the best interest of the Nation.