LISBON: Founder of the National Innovation Center and scientist Dr Mahabir Pun has been honored in Portugal.

The Myagdi Overseas Nepalis Association (MONA) felicitated Dr Pun, who is currently on a visit to Europe organizing a program in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.

MONA honored Dr Pun in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of study, research, innovation and technology in Nepal. An interaction was also organized with Dr Pun on the occasion.

Dr Pun made a presentation about his works, future plan and the activities of the National Innovation Center. He said the center has been carrying out works related to the development of robot, drones, agricultural tools, educational and medical equipment, food grain and beverages.

Dr Pun underscored on creating employment opportunities within the country to stop the exodus of the country’s youths going on foreign employment. He said the country should be prosperous for this.

He added that the Center encourages those dedicated to research, innovation, technology and entrepreneurship.

Dr Pun left here for the UK on Wednesday after participating in the programs in Portugal.

Before this, he had participated in study visit, observation and interactions with the Nepali communities and the universities as well as research centers in the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Italy and Spain, among other European countries.