KATHMANDU, March 21: The government on Friday honored individuals from various sectors with the Prime Minister National Talent Award.
The government on the occasion of National Democracy Day, 2081 had announced to honour individuals for their remarkable contribution to peace, good governance, innovation, scientific research and development.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, presented the award.
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Dr Tshering Lama (Sindhupalchowk) was recognized for telemedicine, Dr Biraj Singh Thapa (Morang) for technological innovation, Purnima Shrestha (Gorkha) for mountaineering, Dr Abhas Maskey (Kathmandu) and Hariram Shrestha (Gorkha) for science and technology.
Similarly, Dr Om Murti Anil (Mahottari) was awarded for his contribution to the medical field, Sabitra Bhandari 'Samba' (Lamjung) in sports sector, Rabindra Puri (Bhaktapur) for heritage conservation, Dil Shova Shrestha (Kathmandu) and Ramji Adhikari (Gorkha) for social service.
A cabinet meeting held on December 3, 2018 had decided to establish the award. The fund was established with USD 100,000 received by PM Oli from the Korean government and the government added an equal amount to the fund. The award carries a purse of Rs 500,000.
The award was presented to three talents under two categories for the first time in 2076 BS. The award distribution programme, however, could not take place due to COVID-19 pandemic thereafter.
During the awards presentation on Friday, Prime Minister Oli laid emphasis that the state and society should honour those individuals and institutions carrying out positive activities in the society. – RSS
