Integrity Icon Nepal 2024 honours 5 honest government officials
KATHMANDU: Integrity Icon Nepal 2024 concluded with an award ceremony recognising and celebrating the exemplary work of five honest government officials.
The icons honoured include Sarmila Subedi, Public Health Inspector at the Basic Health Service Centre in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City-11, Banke; Bodha Raj Pathak, Education Officer at Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality, Dhading; Manpuran Chaudhary, Section Officer at the Elephant Breeding and Training Centre under the National Park Office, Chitwan; Meera Kumari Yadav, Public Health Nursing Officer at the District Health Office, Parsa; and Manahar Kadariya, Senior Agriculture Development Officer at Pokhara Metropolitan City, Kaski.
The ceremony, attended by over 250 participants, was also broadcast live on social media, attracting thousands of viewers.
The icons were announced via social media on January 21, 2024, and promoted through a series of offline and online campaigns across the country, showcasing their exemplary service. During the award ceremony, each icon was awarded distinct titles based on suggestions from service seekers.
Subedi was awarded 'Integrity with Compassion,' Pathak received 'Integrity with Innovation,' Chaudhary was honoured with 'Integrity with Courage,' Yadav was given 'Integrity with Dedication,' and Kadariya was recognised with 'Integrity with Action.'
Former Chief Election Commissioner Bhojraj Pokharel congratulated the icons, stating, "Honesty in public service does not always receive the encouragement and recognition it deserves, which can sometimes lead to disappointment. However, integrity means continuing to work with inner strength, regardless of the challenges. The Integrity Icons awarded today have proved this, and our country needs more public servants like them."
Integrity Icon is the initiative of Accountability Lab Nepal to actively promote the development of accountability mechanisms by identifying exemplary government officials. The organisation has continued with the Integrity Icon campaign for the past 11 years.
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