Corporate social responsibility

Nabil Foundation will be providing financial support to needy patients identified by NEP TIO for corneal transplant. This program shall be conducted under the slogan “Sight for all by Tilganga in association with Nabil Foundation”.

Mr. Dayaram Gopal Agrawal, Chairman of Nabil Foundation and Dr. Reeta Gurung, Chief Executive Officer of NEP TIO signed the MOU in an event held today at Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Gaushala, Kathmandu. Professor Dr. Sanduk Ruit and Nabil bank’s Chairman Mr. Shambhu Prasad Poudyal, Officiating Chief Executive Officer Mr. Anil Keshary Shah along with the officials of both the organizations were present in the event.

Chairman of the foundation Mr. Agrawal expressed his satisfaction on being able to contribute something in the noble cause of giving the gift of sight to the needy patients. He said, “Nabil Foundation in its drive to better the lives is very proud to be associated with a reputed institution like NEP TIO in its endeavors to the noble work of alleviating blindness from the country.”

Nabil Bank’s Chairman, Mr. Shambhu Prasad Poudyal said “For fulfilling the corporate social responsibility of the bank, we have established a dedicated institution Nabil Foundation. We are very pleased to partner with NEP TIO who has been continuously serving the nation by giving eyesight to many people”. 

Prof. Dr. Sanduk Ruit, renowned eye surgeon said “Every day, this eye centre near Pashupati in Kathmandu is giving back the gift of sight to hundreds of Nepalis. There is still a lot to be done, as Nepal has one of the world's highest incidences of curable blindness. Since its establishment in 1994, Tilganga has helped Nepal make remarkable progress in pioneering modern eye care. We are happy to get support from Nabil Foundation for such a noble cause.” Dr. Reeta Gurung, CEO of NEP TIO also expressed satisfaction and thanked Nabil Foundation for extending the valuable support.