As part of his priority to education, DipakTimilsena, a ward chair, donated over Rs 36,000 he received in his salary of the first month to a local school in the district.
"During the local election, I promised to prioritize education within the rural municipality. I implemented my words," said Timilsena, ward chair of Gandaki Rural Municipality in the district.
The donated amount will be used on the scholarship scheme, said Dil Bahadur Gurung, head teacher of the Gyanmarga Secondary School. The school offers education to children from the impoverished Chepang community. It also offers a residential facility.
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