Kathmandu: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has been honoured with the ‘Hari Prasad Kalyani Rimal Sanchar Sewa Puraskar (Award)’. The award was conferred on Minister Kharel at a programme organised by the Hari Prasad Kalyani Rimal Drama and Music Academy at Jamal-based National Cultural Undertaking today.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Academy Chairperson Prof Dr Basudev Tripathi honoured Minister Kharel with a shawl, copper plaque, and cash. The award was presented to Minister Kharel for his advocacy for the people and voicing for the country and its citizens, especially through television journalism.
Similarly, singers Mira Rana and Dhiraj Rai have also been honoured with the ‘Hari Prasad Kalyani Rimal Special Drama and Music Award’. The award, established in the name of the first singer of Radio Nepal, actor late Hari Prasad Rimal, and his wife Kalyani Rimal, is presented to individuals for their significant contributions to music, drama, and the media sector.
Minister Kharel expressed that the award has given him additional energy and inspiration. “I am here not from the position of the minister. I was an active media person till September 21. Now, my role is different, and I have taken the responsibility of Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. I, as a media person, decided to receive such a big award presented by a prestigious organisation,” opined the Minister.
As the spokesperson of the government, he shared that they would involve round the clock to carry out activities as per the spirit of Gen-Z protest in the next five months.