By A Staff Reporter
Kathmandu, Dec. 27: Vice-president Nanda Bahadur Pun Friday presented ‘Hem Bahadur Malla Award to Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority Kul Man Ghising and ophthalmologist Dr. Sanduk Ruit.
This is a national-level award and the winners were selected by the Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN).
Salt Trading Corporation has established “Hem Bahadur Malla Memorial Award” in 2059 BS in memory of its founder president late Hem Bahadur Malla to recognise his contribution to the organisation.
This award carries a purse of Rs. 200,000 and certificate.
Appreciating the contribution of Ghising and Dr. Ruit in the country in their respective fields, Vice President Pun urged administrators, civil servants and politicians to work honestly and dedicate to make the country prosperous.
“We need no time to make the country prosperous if people of all walks of life perform honestly. I want to request especially, civil servants, administrator of public enterprises to work addressing the grievances the people,” he said.
Trade deficit has been widening in the country due to the import of gas and other petroleum products, he said, adding that the trade deficit could be reduced by increasing the consumption of electricity which could also contribute for making the country prosperous.
On the occasion, Ghising said that the NEA was able to make the country load-shedding free in the first phase with the support of government, NEA employees, general people and other stakeholders.
“Currently, we are focusing on increasing the consumption of power following the increased power generation. Similarly, we are also planning to supply power in regional market as the power will go waste in the rainy season,” he said.
He said that around 2,000 MW power will be added in the national grid in the current fiscal year.
Dr. Ruit and Ghising also expressed their thanks to the PAAN and STC for awarding them.