Biratnagar, Apr. 12: Minister for Finance Mahesh Acharya honoured journalist Yogesh Upadhyaya, environmentalist Sebai Lal Chaudhari and Prof. Bikram Rai by presenting them shawls at a function organised by public felicitation committee here today.

On the occasion, Minister Acharya said that a lot more had to be done to banish poverty and employment, provide social justice, protect human rights and honour creative personalities.

Pointing out the need to review and evaluate the works carried out in the last 10 years following the restoration of democracy impartially and in a transparent manner, he said that though some distortions and inconsistencies have been seen during the period, abundant doors for the development have been opened up.

Finance Minister Acharya pointed out the need for all concerned to move ahead with commitment to protect environment, raise the standard of education and enhance the dignity of journalism.

At the function, Rajparishad member Meghraj Sharma, former minister of state Radha Prasad Ghimire and industrialist Jagadish Prasad Rathi said that the work performed with dedication and spirit of services will be evaluated by the society.

Journalist Shankar Kharel, organising committee member Rabin Dahal and felicitated personality and social activist Sebai Lal Chaudhari expressed their views on the occasion.