Nabil Bank Chairman Poudyal Conferred With Prestigious Prabal Jana Sewa Shree Award on Constitution Day; Dedicates Award to all Effortful Individuals in Banking Sector
Mon, Sep 20, 2021 12:53 PM on International, National, Latest,
Mr. Upendra Poudyal, Nabil Bank Chairman and Asia Pacific Regional Representative for The Global Alliance for Banking on Values has been conferred with the Prabal Jana Sewa Shree award by the President.
On the occasion of Constitution Day, President Bidya Devi Bhandari presented various decorations, awards, and medals to 903 individuals. President Bhandari provided the decorations on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers on September 14 in accordance with Article 277 (1) of the Constitution.
During a phone conversation with a Sharesansar representative, Poudyal expressed his gratitude to the government for recognizing the efforts of bankers like him towards the nation. Remembering the bankers of his generation and the bankers that have come after him, Poudyal wanted to dedicate this award to all effortful individuals in the banking sector.
The Nabil Bank chairman believes that his generation of bankers have successfully passed on the work ethic and governance to bankers that have come after him, and Poudyal takes the award as the government's recognition of the same, along with the banking sector for its integral contribution to the country.
Apart from being the Chairman of arguably the most impactful bank of the nation, Poudyal is also active as the Asia Pacific Regional Representative for The Global Alliance for Banking on Values. The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is a network of banking leaders from around the world committed to advancing positive change in the banking sector.
The organization's collective goal is to change the banking system so that it is more transparent, supports economic, social, and environmental sustainability, and is composed of a diverse range of banking institutions serving the real economy.
Poudyal's Principal Achievements in his Three-Decades-Long Banking Journey
1) Under his parental guidance, Nabil Bank has had an impactful contribution to the national treasury. The largest commercial bank is the highest taxpayer from the banking sector.
2) The bank is shifting its focus towards Value-Based Banking and Sustainable Banking by adhering to the principles of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values. Poudyal's involvement in the organization has enabled the bank to personify the banking traits.
3) The commercial bank has played an instrumental role in facilitating the country's export economy.
4) The commercial bank has upgraded the banking standards of the country by collaborating with institutions from across the world.
5) Under Poudyal's chairmanship, Nepal Bankers' Association had a notable contribution towards disaster relief during and after the 2015 Earthquake.
6) Poudyal has always been vocal in redefining the banking sector as a service sector, with its primary inclination towards the greater social good. When asked about one of his biggest accomplishments, Poudyal states that he has successfully passed on the healthy banking culture to the next generation of bankers after his own illustrious banking career.
For more insight into the organization and Poudyal's vision of Sustainable Banking in the Nepalese context, refer to this exclusive interview taken by Sharesansar:
About the Ceremony:
On the occasion of Constitution Day, the government presented various decorations, awards, and medals to 903 individuals.
The decorations and medals conferred include Nepal Ratna to one, Rashtra Gaurav to two, Mahaujjal Rashtradeep First Class to five, Suprasiddha Prabal Janasewa Shree First Class to five, Ujjwal Kirtimaya Rashtradeep Second Class to one, Prasiddha Praval Janasewashri Second Class to 24, Sukirtimaya Rashtradeep to Third Class 39, Suprabal Janasewashree third class to 161 people. Likewise, eight individuals have been awarded the prestigious Rashtradeep fourth, eight have been awarded the Prabal Janasewasri fourth class 319, and Janasewa Shree fifth class to 190, according to the Office of the President.
Similarly, the Rastra Yashobadrak Alankar has been given to four persons, Nepal Sewa Praveen to two persons, Samajsewa Ratna to 21 persons, Nepal Pratap Subhushan to 34 persons, Atipaurakh Bhaskar to seven persons, Nepal Pratap Abhushan to 24 persons, Mahapaurakh Bhaskar to three persons and Nepal Pratap Bhushan to 16 persons.
The President has awarded the National Service Medal first-class to three persons, Sukirti Medal to 10 persons, Sagarmatha Medal to seven persons, Bravery Medal to seven persons, Bikas Ratna Medal to one person, and Natural Disaster Relief Medal to nine persons.
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