September 15, 2022: Karmath Samajik Uddhami Cooperative has been awarded the “Rashtriya Swarnim Pratibha Award” amidst a massive function held in Bhairahwa on September 15.

The award was received by the chairperson of this cooperative based in Rihar Dang Mrs. Devi Maya Thapa. The award carries a purse of Rs 300000 and a citation.

The local cooperative -Karmath -is promoted by Gramin Mahila Utthan Kendra (Rural Women Development Center-RWDC) and supported by Heifer International Nepal which was established in 2068 BS under Small Holders Farmers Strengthening and value chain Project SLVC-I and which initiated cooperative in 2070 BS.

Present on the occasion were RWDC chairperson Aasmani Chaudhary, SLVC -II project coordinator Bhim Kant Chaudhary, Focal person Madhaba Pokharel, Meera Chaudhary, and Hema Paudel. Kamala Chaudhary among others.

More than 400 participants attended the function from across the nation on the occasion while the occasion was graced by Heifer International’s America-based headquarters finance officer Marcia Ramussen), Senior Vice chairperson Dr. Mahendra Nath Lohani )  and another representative Terry Wyer.