Kathmandu, Mar. 5:Rajparishad Standing Committee Chairman Dr. Keshar Jung Rayamajhi has said works being carried out by social organisations in the field of education and health are praiseworthy.

Dr Rayamajhi, speaking at the 24th anniversary function of Mrigendra Samjhana Guthi or Trust here today, observed that health services being provided by the trust to the general public should be worth-emulating for other organisations involved in the field of social service.

Minister of State for Women and Social Welfare Mrs Kamala Devi Pant noted that social service is an uphill task, adding that it will take no time to develop the country if all those who are involved in it commit themselves honestly to the service and welfare of the people.

Mrs Pant also spoke of the need of cooperation and coordination among the social organisations.

Founder of the Trust Dr. Mrigendra Raj Pandey remarked that the trust has being carrying out awareness-raising programmes in remote rural areas for the poor and diseased people.

Various other Speakers including trust vice chairman Bhim Bahadur Adhikari also spoke at the function chaired by social worker Krishna Prasad Pudasaini.

Dr. Rayamajhi also presented a gold medal along with a letter of appreciation to Dr. Shilu Shrestha who secured highest marks among girls in the mbbs examinations of T.U. Teaching Hospital.

The trust distributes nutritious foods to children in the remote areas, first aid kits and spinning wheels for enhancing self-sufficiency, organises anti-smoking campaign and save the children programme from time to time, runs health camps and clinics for diabetes, distributes scholarships to children in the rural areas and provides free check-ups to the poor and the helpless and medicines at half the price at the Jamal-based building of the trust.

The trust has instituted a fund of Rs. 100,000 at Bir Hospital for giving award to a young doctor or technician rendering good services.

Meanwhile, chairman Dr. Rayamajhi yesterday inaugurated a day-long health camp organised by the Chhetrapati Free Ctlinic on the premises of Manamainju secondary school at Manamainju VDC.

A total of some 890 patients received services at the camp from 16 doctors, 15 health assistants and 45 volunteers.

Medicines worth Rs. 95,000 were also distributed on the occasion.