KATHMANDU: President Ramchandra Paudel has mentioned that the philosophy of life of the Nepalis is inspired by the best practices of service, compassion, love, humanity and peace.

At a programme organised by Rotary Club of Bhadgoun at Sheetal Niwas on Tuesday, President Paudel shared that cooperation, harmony and tolerance inspire us all to head in the right path. “It is the shared responsibility of all to dedicate cooperation, harmony and tolerance for world peace, progress and human welfare by embodying it through our work, practice and conduct,” he said.

Stating that he believes that dedicating oneself to human services with selfless spirit is the greatest righteousness, the President was of the view that Rotary’s commitment towards world peace, international cooperation and human welfare sectors is being more relevant in today’s changing context.

“Your contribution especially in the campaign of social service, humanity and peace is laudable because this organisation is the world-wide campaign based on service, friendship, harmony and world humanity whose members are active in the act of social transformation,” the President underlined.

Saying rotary’s contribution in UN Charter drafting is always memorable, he said, “The contributions of rotary in education, health, drinking water, sanitation, environment conservation, disaster management and community development in Nepal and Bhutan are exemplary.”

Fourteen former district governors and club founding presidents were honoured on the occasion.