The award is given to those who have played a significant role in establishing peace
KATHMANDU, JULY 6
Former Chief Minister of Sikkim Pawan Chamling has been honoured with the 'Dr Dilli Raman Regmi International Peace Award, 2022'.
Minister of Education, Science, and Technology Devendra Paudel presented the award and an artistic statue of Gautam Buddha to Chamling at a function here today.
Similarly, Dr Anoja Guruma was also Guruma was also awarded the 'Dr Dilli Raman Regmi National Peace Award'.
The award carried a purse of Rs 100,000. Set up by the Dilli Raman Regmi Memorial Library Development Committee, the award has been distributed every year since 2018 to those who have played significant role in establishing peace.
On the occasion, Minister Paudel pointed out former CM Chamling's contribution to the uplift of Nepali language and Culture.
Similarly, Minister of State Bodhmaya Yadav praised late Regmi for doing exemplary work by establishing the award and registering his house and library in the name of the country.
Chancellor of Nepal Academy Ganga Prasad Upreti also lauded Chamling for his contribution to Nepali language and literature.
On the occasion, former CM Chamling stressed the need for Nepal to tap into its excessive potential for organic farming as the country is rich in agriculture.
He referred to the promotion of organic farming in Sikkim during his tenure as its CM.
A three-member committee led by Indira Dali was formed to select the candidates for the award. Other members of the committee were Pro Dr Mohan Lohani and former joint secretary Dinesh Shrestha.
A version of this article appears in the print on July 7, 2022, of The Himalayan Times.
