The old people at the old age home in Pashupati were all elated as they found themselves with the prime minister of the country on the Tika day.[break]
Dr. Bhattarai and his wife Hisila Yami reached there in the morning and distributed sweaters and horlicks to 229 old people living there.
The PM acquired information from them about the condition of the old age home which is home to the old people, and directed to improve the condition of the Ashram.
Office Chief Ram Sharan Thapa said the prime minister expressed worries over the environment of the rooms for the old people, and directed to present an action plan for improvement of the Ashram.
Likewise, Prime Minister Dr. Bhattarai and Yami also visited the Maiti Nepal, and shared the sufferings of the women living there, besides having a joyous moment.
The prime ministerial couple also played the swing erected there with the women sheltered there.
Bhattarai also distributed fruits to the victimised women taking shelter at Maiti Nepal.
Maiti Nepal founding chairperson Anuradha Koirala requested the PM to take concrete steps for stopping trafficking in girls, whereas the PM gave assurances for concrete policies for the same.
Jan Salter donates paintings to Maiti Nepal