PALASBARI,June 20: Global Chambers of Commerce Industry and Agriculture and Integrate Global University at the third annual initiation ceremony organized by the Joint Indo-Nepal Leadership Convent of the Governments of India and Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal University, New Delhi recently conferred an honorary doctorate on Tapan Mali, a resident of Palasbari LAC under Kamrup district in Assam.
Mali conferred the doctorate degree in the presence of several ministers and the Vice-Chancellor of Tribhuvan University Kathmandu.
The meeting discussed various aspects of strengthening international relations between India and Nepal. Receiving his honorary doctorate and Gautam Buddha Peace Prize, Mali said that he would continue to work for the socio-economic development of both countries.
It may be mentioned here that Tapan Mali is the only representative of the North East to receive the Gautam Buddha Peace Prize.
Mali is the youngest son of late Subodh Mali and Nilo Mali of Barkuchi village under Palasbari constituency.
Various parties and organizations from South Kamrup congratulated Mali for his achievement.
ABHIJIT KALITA, PALASBARI
