KATHMANDU, Dec 15: Deepak Bishwokarma, the deputy mayor of Nilkantha Municipality in Dhading, has been honored with the Dr Bhim Rawal Ambedkar Award for his long-standing advocacy for the Dalit community.
Known for his leadership in the struggle for Dalit rights, Bishwakarma has played a pivotal role in securing free education including scholarships for Dalits and the underprivileged.
As a deputy mayor, Bishwokarma championed the implementation of free education in his municipality and provided significant scholarships to marginalized groups, including Rs 100,000 for MBBS studies. His efforts also include developing a Dalit strategic plan and pushing for Dalit-friendly policies at the local level.
Bishwokarma has been instrumental in forming a national association of dalit people’s representatives at the local level to further empower Dalit communities.