CHITWAN,, April 23 -- A philanthropist in Narayangadh, Chitwan, has pledged to donate Rs 30 million to set up a hospital for the treatment and rehabilitation of those suffering from spinal injuries and spinal related diseases.

Ninety-year-old Udaya Kumar Piya, a renowned businessperson in Narayangadh, announced that he will provide the necessary fund for the construction of the hospital. Following Piya's pledge to donate Rs 30 million, the foundation stone of the hospital was laid at Bharatpur Metropolitan City-3 amidst a function on Monday.

Piya and the Chitwan Rotary Club signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), pledging to provide the fund once the construction works start. As per the MoU, Piya will provide the pledged amount in i...