Kathmandu:Non-Resident Nepalis Kul Acharya and Uttam Nepal have made a significant contribution to the government’s testing and research capabilities by donating DNA testing kits and Rs 10 million.
According to National News Agency RSS, the donations were officially handed over during a program held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the presence of Minister Shisir Khanal.
Acharya, a former President of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), alongside Uttam Nepal, presented the DNA testing kits. Additionally, Uttam Nepal handed over a cheque of Rs 10 million to Minister Khanal. Both donors, residing in the United Kingdom, made these contributions personally.
Minister Khanal extended his gratitude towards Acharya and Nepal, expressing confidence that the donations would bolster the government’s advanced DNA testing and research capabilities. The event also saw attendance from House of Representatives member Bidushi Rana, NRNA representatives, and senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among others.