In a heartwarming act of generosity, Rajendra and Anjana Shrestha, residents of Fair Lawn, New Jersey USA, have donated a significant amount of money to various institutions in their home country. Rajendra Shrestha, in memory of his parents, has donated US $ 1370.96 (NRS 1,70,000.00) to Janasewa Sanskrit Secondary School, Paiyun Hatia, US $ 403.22 (NRS 50,000.00) to Huwas Multiple Campus, NRS US $ 1209.67 (NRS 1,50,000.00) to Nirmal Janasewa Secondary School Tribeni, and US $ 815.41 (NRS 1,01,111.00) to the development of Paiyunkot. He has even opened and donated into 4 banking accounts for the institutions on an interest-only basis for sustainable financial support.

Apart from this, Rajendra and Anjana Shrestha have also established the “Rajendra-Anjana Shrestha Encouragement Award” to motivate students to excel academically. They announced cash prizes for the top two students securing the 1st and 2nd position in Parbat district, with the amount of US $ 604.83 (NRS 75,000.00) and US $ 403.22 (NRS 50,000.00) respectively. Their daughter, Carrline Shrestha, has also donated US $ 225.80 (NRS 28,000.00) to be given as a scholarship to four needy and hardworking students from Janasewa Sanskrita Secondary School.

The couple has also donated to Patan Devi Temple in Choudhary Hatia, Paiyun, for a cost of US $ 3629.03 (NRS 4,50,000.00). The idols for the temple, Kalbhairav, and Ganesh were worth US $ 1451.61 (NRS 1,80,000.00).

Rajendra Shrestha has always had philanthropic tendencies, and this is not the first time he has come forward to help society. Even when he had a small government job, he would save money to contribute to social causes. He has helped educational institutions by collecting resources from various sources, including “ACA Japan.” Inspired by the example of his father, Dal Bahadur Shrestha, Rajendra puts a share of his income towards helping others and has become an example worthy of the title “Best NRN.”

In addition to the couple’s contributions, other people with their hometown in Paiyun have donated generously to fund admission, dress, and book fees. Gopi Bushal from Japan donated US $ 1451.61 (NRS 1,80,000.00), Saroj Shrestha in the US donated US $ 241.93 (NRS 30,000.00), and Arjun Kishore Neupane donated US $ 241.93 (NRS 30,000.00). Arjun Kishore Neupane has also announced a cash prize of US $ 161.29 (NRS 20,000.00) to the first student with the highest grades in Gandaki province.

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