Ophthalmologist Prof Dr Sanduk Ruit awarded

Kaski, Jan 5: This year’s Shreepati Social Service National Award has been presented to eminent ophthalmologist Dr. Sanduk Ruit in Pokhara.

The award, instituted by Shreepati Koirala Guthi based in Pokhara Metropolis-9, Mahendrapul, has been conferred on Ruit in recognizing his contribution to keeping the country’s name high at the international level in the area of health and humanitarian services.

Chairperson of Pokhara Ward-9 Chair Dipendra Marsani, among others, presented Rs 222,222 along with the Shreepati Social Service Medal and copper plaque to Dr. Ruit, who is also the executive director and founder of the Tilganga Eye Foundation, at the 32nd Annual General Meeting of Guthi on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ruit said that the award motivated him to become more responsible and pursue more social service. Similarly, senior journalist Narayan Karki has been honored with the Social Journalism Award. In recognition of his contribution to social service through journalism, he was honored with a cash prize of Rs 22,222 along with a shawl and a letter of appreciation.

Secretary of Shreepati Koirala Guthi, Nawaraj Koirala, said that the Shreepati Social Service National Award has been given to personalities working in the fields of disaster relief and relief assistance, education, culture, health services, science technology, social awareness, humanitarian service, and community development for the country and people.

“Dr. Ruit has been honored for his contribution in the field of humanitarian services, especially in eye treatment,” he said. A six-member committee comprising social workers and intellectuals was formed under the coordination of Guthi Chair Phanindra Raj Koirala to select the awardees.

Earlier, Maiti Nepal, the National Innovation Centre, Padma Bhawani Model Vidyashram of Sarlahi, and the Bindhyavasini Religious Area Development Committee of Pokhara received the award. —RSS