Our History
Chartered on 29 August 1985, the Rotary Club of Patan has served Lalitpur for four decades. These are some of the milestones along the way.
1985
Chartered on 29 August 1985
The Rotary Club of Patan was sponsored by The Rotary Club of Kathmandu in 1985.
Prajapati Education Endowment Fund established
The Rotary Club of Patan established the Prajapati Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) in 1991 to support students from low-income families in public schools in Lalitpur. It became one of the club’s flagship programmes, sustained through endowment income, donor contributions and the voluntary work of members and their families. About PEEF →
1991
August 1998
Nepal Orthopedic Hospital becomes operational
Nepal Orthopedic Hospital became operational in August 1998. The club’s historical account records the involvement of the Nepal Disabled Association, the Rotary Club of Patan and Jim Sinclair of the USA in developing the hospital initiative.
Vocational Service Awards begin
The club held its first Vocational Service Awards ceremony on 1 November 2010, beginning its recognition of individuals for service through their vocations. Award recipients →
2010/11
2013
Kamalmani Educational Excellence Award first presented
Following initial funding from late Rtn. Kamalmani Dixit in 2012, the first Kamalmani Educational Excellence Award (KEEA) was presented in December 2013. The award recognises academic achievement among PEEF students and complements the club’s scholarship support. About PEEF →
PEEF fund crosses NRs one crore
In 2013, the PEEF fund crossed NRs one crore following a further US$10,000 contribution from Dr. Prabhu Parmar, who had previously contributed the same amount. The club’s contemporary account reported support for nearly 700 students across 29 schools and planned scholarship distribution of NRs 11 lakh for the 2013–14 school year. About PEEF →
2013
2018
RCP team wins ROTA QUIZ
Rtns. Preeti Khemka, Ganesh Shrestha and Gabriele Mallapaty represented the club in its winning ROTA QUIZ team.
Partnership with Sarswati Govinda Foundation
RCP and Sarswati Govinda Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which the Foundation committed NRs 10 lakh annually to PEEF. The agreement was intended to increase scholarship amounts and progressively extend support to grades 11–12, strengthening the programme’s educational reach. About PEEF →
2018
2018
KPAD endowment established
The Khagendra Raj & Piyush Priya Ability Development Endowment Fund (KPAD) was established to sustain the club’s work with persons with disabilities. In September 2018, Rtn. Rabendra Raj Pandey pledged NRs 10 lakh as its founding contribution. Named in memory of his parents, the fund supports education, vocational skills, livelihoods, rehabilitation and inclusion. About KPAD →
Graduate Studies Scholarship Award established
The club established the Graduate Studies Scholarship Award (GSSA) to extend educational support for selected PEEF students into higher studies, up to master’s level. Initial sponsorship came from Rtns. Matsyendra and Chandralekha Kayastha and Rtn. Prakash Raj Regmi. The programme added a further opportunity alongside PEEF school scholarships and KEEA academic recognition. About PEEF →
December 2018
April 2021
Disability-inclusive livelihood partnership begins
RCP, through KPAD, entered a five-year Project Cooperation Agreement with the Ability Development Society of Nepal (ADSoN) and The Rose International Fund for Children (TRIFC), USA. The partnership developed disability-inclusive vocational and livelihood activities. Shijan Organic initially provided implementation support; implementation responsibility transferred to ADSoN in 2023. About KPAD →
Twelve completed Global Grant projects
By 2025, the club’s grant records documented 12 completed Global Grant projects implemented during 2014–2025. Working with international Rotary partners and local organisations, these projects supported health, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods and community infrastructure. The completed portfolio included the Saving Young Hearts rheumatic heart disease project, GG2347069. Global Grant projects →
2025
2025–27
From plantation to a continuing urban forest programme
At the Kirat Religious Forest in Hattiban, Lalitpur, five Rotary clubs worked with forest authorities, local government and the community to plant 655 tree saplings and 500 vetiver plants. Maintenance and follow-up helped turn a plantation event into a continuing environmental programme. In 2026–27, participation expanded to ten clubs, with a further 1,000 tree saplings and 1,000 vetiver slips. Urban Forest →
The club celebrates its 2,000th regular meeting
RCP celebrated its 2,000th regular meeting, marking more than four decades of fellowship, shared learning and service since its charter in 1985.
11 May 2026
22 June 2026
Celebrating the Lives of Late Rotarians begins
The club introduced Celebrating the Lives of Late Rotarians (CLLR) to preserve the contributions, values and memories of departed members. Its first event honoured PDG Tirth Man Sakya and his spouse, Nani Shova Sakya, bringing family members, friends and Rotarians together. Remembering Our Rotarians →
Women’s radio programme launched
The club launched “महिलासँग रोटरी” in collaboration with Radio Sagarmatha, creating a continuing platform for women’s information and empowerment. Alongside this initiative, RCP supported disability-inclusion broadcasting through KPAD and “We Are All Able” (हामी सबै सक्षम छौँ), with ADSoN, TRIFC and Radio Sagarmatha. महिलासँग रोटरी → · We Are All Able →
29 June 2026
October 2026
Thirty-five years of PEEF service
Established in 1991, PEEF marked 35 years of educational support. Its October 2026 completion update recorded 374 scholarship recipients across 24 public schools. The programme continued to connect school scholarships with academic recognition, mentoring and further educational opportunities. October 2026 completion update → · About PEEF →
Sources: club historical records; Lalitdhara Souvenir Vol. 41; programme reports and dated completion updates.