Kathmandu: The Gandaki province government has honored Mahabir Pun with Gandaki Ratna award for his contribution in ICT sector.
Province Chief Prithbiman Gurung conferred the honor on Pun at a function held in Pokhara on Monday.
The provincial government has started honoring the distinguished person who was born in Gandaki and contributed for the prosperity of Gandaki.
According to the rules of procedure, the committee can select up to three people at a time for the honor. However, for the first time, only one candidate has been selected.