Her Majesty presents letter of commendation

Kathmandu, May 9 (RSS): Her Majesty Queen Aishwarya Rajya Laxmi Devi Shah presented a letter of commendation to senior paedi atrician Dr Hemanga Dixit at a function organised on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Society for Children's Development here today.

The letter of commendation has been presented to Dr Dixit in recognition of his three-decade long contribution through his medical practice, the publication of magazines and newsletters on child health, and teaching and research.

On the occasion, Her Majesty also presented the child development journalism award to journalist Kedar Shakya of the Gorkhapatra Daily and the Bal Protsahan Puraskar to Navin Bishwokarma, a resident of Rukum.

The awards carry a purse of Rs 10,000 along with a citation each.

The Bal Protsahan Puraskar has been given to Bishwokarma for demonstrating extraordinary talent by building an engine-powered helicopter at the tender age of 12.

On the occasion, Her Majesty presented certificates to life members of the society and observed a photo exhibition and the helicopter built by Bishwokarma.

On the occasion, Minister of State for Women, Children and Social Welfare Mrs Kamala Pant said the government which is committed to empowering children has been assisting both governmental and non-governmental organisations involved in ensuring the interests of children.

Society chairman Sharad Sharma and general secretary Chapala Koirala also spoke at the function.

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