Wangchuk Rapten Lama receives UPAA Awards 2023 in India

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 24Wangchuk Rapten Lama, the Founder -President of Kyimolung Foundation Nepal, was honored at the
30th edition of the UPAA Awards 2023 by the Uttar Pradesh Artist Academy
in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the health sector.
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UPAA Awards, initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Artist Academy in 2018, have been a platform for global recognition, honoring individuals making
positive strides in social, economic, and business sectors
The 30th edition of the event took place on Saturday, with the chief guest being the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Brajesh Pathak
where Pathak expressed his happiness in honoring individuals involved in arts, journalism, and social campaigns.Lama has received the award
for his significant contributions to the healthcare sector in Northern Gorkha, where he has been actively involved in organizing free health
camps and establishing birthing centers.Lama was born in a remote village of Chhekampar in Chumnubri Rural Municipality, Gorkha
He is the third oldest of his six siblings. He went on to become a paramedic
His service extended to medical camps, rescue missions, and emergency supply missions, benefiting countless rural communities in Nepal
Lama's educational and spiritual upbringing in a monastery in Kathmandu since 1997, encompassing free food, accommodations, and medical
care, shaped his commitment to serving others in line with his guru's teachings.His commitment materialized in the founding of the Kyimolung
Foundation Nepal, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education, healthcare services, food security, and disaster assistance
The foundation, to date, has positively impacted over 80,000 individuals.Reflecting on his philosophy, Lama, as a humble Buddhist monk,
emphasizes the importance of kindness as a virtue fundamental to effective leadership, particularly in the realm of social work and running
a non-profit organization.The UPAA Awards ceremony witnessed the participation of prominent personalities from diverse fields, including
Bollywood artists, social activists, educators, journalists, and athletes
Notably, previous recipients of the APAA Awards include Bollywood legends Samir Anjan and Farukh Sheikh, renowned artists Anil Kapoor,
Raveena Tandon, Bhagyashree, Rahul Roy, and directors Abbas Mustan, along with cricketer Piyush Chawla, as highlighted by the President of
the Academy, Wakim Khan.
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