Nepal Development Research Institute

06/08/2025

On the occasion of Hiroshima Day, Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI), and Hiroshima University Scholars’ Alumni Nepal (HiUSAN), in collaboration with the Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA), organized a special event titled “Nuclear Science and Technology for Peace and Development” on 6th August 2025 at the IFA premises in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu.

The program brought together high-level officials, diplomats, scientists, entrepreneurs, media representatives, and other distinguished participants to reflect on the significance of nuclear science for peaceful purposes, particularly in the context of Nepal. The event was chaired by Dr. Ranjan Prakash Shrestha, Chairperson of HiUSAN. Mr. Gokarna Mani Duwadi, Secretary at the Ministry of Home Affairs, served as the Chief Guest, and Mr. Gyan B. Magar, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the Guest of Honor. The highlight of the event was a video message from Prof. Dr. Shinji Kaneko of Hiroshima University, and keynote presentations by Dr. Jaya Kumar Gurung, Senior Research Scientist, NDRI, and Ambassador Prakash Kumar Suvedi, Executive Director of IFA.

Remarks were shared by key stakeholders reflecting their organizational expertise in the field of nuclear technology.

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

05/08/2025

You're Invited!
Join us for the 224th Episode of the Contemporary Policy Dialogue Series!

Topic: Foreign Employment: Policies and Their Effective Implementation
Key Speaker: Mr. Basant Bahadur Bohara, Undersecretary, MoLESS
Date: Friday, 8 August 2025
Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Virtual Session
Zoom ID: 961 8021 7222
Password: 535476
Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96180217222?pwd=ZzNtNitpQU5qTzRYek1PN2k3NGp1dz09
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights!

Please share and circulate within your networks!

31/07/2025

मिठास, परम्परा र पर्वको स्वाद !शुभ श्रावण १५ 🙏
खिर खाने दिनको शुभकामना।

28/07/2025

Catch NDRI's Executive Director, Dr. Shikha Thapa Magar, in conversation with Ms. Ruchi Pandey on Vyasa On Air, where they talk about powerful themes from taking climate science to the fields, to recognizing farmers as frontline innovators.

She speaks about the challenges that shape agri-policy, with the mission to build systems that serve people, not the other way around.

Vyasa On Air is a platform for bold and intellectual conversations, and this episode is not to be missed.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/_whkZjaP2mw?si=hnlH7-0Fxrj1frkD

Maneet Dhungel and Dr. Shikha Thapa Magar work at the intersection of Nepal’s digital and agricultural futures. He builds tech policies that actually work—be...

23/07/2025

Contemporary Policy Dialogue Series -223rd Episode
"वैदेशिक रोजगारीका भोगाइ र स्वदेश फर्किएपछि संघर्ष: नयाँ जीवन निर्माणको यात्रा"

Hear powerful stories of resilience and transformation from Ms. Saraswati Luitel and Ms. Maya Sherpa along with Ms. Rita Khadka from the Women Rehabilitation Center.
Special Remarks by: Mr. Navaraj Subedi, Former Ambassador

25 July 2025, Friday
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Zoom ID: 961 8021 7222 | Password: 535476
Zoom link:https://zoom.us/j/96180217222?pwd=ZzNtNitpQU5qTzRYek1PN2k3NGp1dz09

We encourage you to join and share this event among your networks to amplify these important voices and stories.

21/07/2025

On July 11, 2025, Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI) in collaboration with Resources Himalaya Foundation hosted the 222nd Contemporary Policy Dialogue on “Nepal's Foreign and Labor Relations with Middle Eastern Countries: Context and Strategic Direction”.

Former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Mr. Nawaraj Subedi, shared insights on strengthening Nepal's labor diplomacy, respecting migrant workers, and recognizing their contributions, especially in Gulf countries that contribute over 50% of Nepal’s remittance.

https://youtu.be/dcomFtP8HZ8?si=XtLvBmJlOBaGqPHw

Topic: “मध्यपूर्वी देशहरूसँग नेपालको वैदेशिक तथा श्रम सम्बन्ध सन्दर्भ र रणनीतिक दिशा”Key Speaker: Mr. Nawaraj Subedi, Former Ambassador

18/07/2025

At NDRI, we embraced the spirit of Shrawan by donning vibrant shades of green, a beautiful way to celebrate tradition, positivity, and togetherness!
From bangles to outfits, the green glow lit up our workplace with joy and color.

10/07/2025

गुरु पूर्णीमाको हार्दिक शुभकामना!

जीवनलाई सही मार्गतर्फ डोर्‍याउने र ज्ञानको उज्यालो छर्ने गुरुप्रति श्रद्धा अर्पण गर्ने आजको दिन विशेष महत्वको छ।

हाम्रा शिक्षकहरु प्रति सम्मान, आभार र कृतज्ञता प्रकट गर्दै, शिक्षा, अनुशासन र मूल्यबोध सिकाउने हरेक गुरुलाई नेपाल विकास अनुसन्धान प्रतिष्ठानको तर्फबाट हार्दिक नमन।

#गुरुपूर्णीमा

07/07/2025

Contemporary Policy Dialogue Series | Episode 222

Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI) and Resources Himalaya Foundation invite you to join a meaningful discussion on:
“मध्यपूर्वी देशहरूसँग नेपालको वैदेशिक तथा श्रम सम्बन्ध सन्दर्भ र रणनीतिक दिशा”

Key Speaker: Mr. Nawaraj Subedi, Former Ambassador
Date: Friday, 11 July 2025
Time: 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Zoom link : https://zoom.us/j/96180217222?pwd=ZzNtNitpQU5qTzRYek1PN2k3NGp1dz09
Zoom ID: 961 8021 7222
Password: 535476

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into Nepal’s foreign and labor relations with Middle Eastern countries. Please share widely with anyone who might be interested!

03/07/2025

NDRI Launches a New Upcycling Initiative!

Besides its ongoing policy advocacy on plastic use, NDRI has come up with a creative and impactful concept:

Turn plastic milk pouches into yarn and earn rewards while helping the planet!

Why should you do this?
Plastic waste is everywhere. But with a little creativity, it can become something useful. By making yarn (plarn) from used milk pouches, you’re not just crafting, you’re creating change.

Your Mission:
Make a fine-finished yarn ball weighing around 200 grams from clean plastic milk pouches as shown in the attached video. After submission, you will be granted a Reward of Rs. 100 for each qualifying yarn ball you submit!

📞 For more Information, you may contact our Outreach and Communication Officer, Ms. Ashma Aryal, via email at [email protected] or telephone 01-5454975 (Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Let’s turn waste into wonder.

NDRI Launches a New Upcycling Initiative!!Besides our ongoing policy advocacy, NDRI has come up with a creative and impactful concept to transform plastic mi...

29/06/2025

धान उत्पादनको वृद्धि, समृद्धिको आधार

आज असार १५, राष्ट्रिय धान दिवस, नेपाली किसानको पसिनाको सम्मान गर्ने दिन।
धान केवल अन्न नभई हाम्रो संस्कृति र सभ्यताको पहिचान हो।

यस अवसरमा हामी सबै किसान दाजुभाइ दिदीबहिनीहरूलाई नमन गर्दै,
अझ बढी उत्पादन, जलवायु अनुकूल खेती, र नयाँ प्रविधिको प्रयोगतर्फ अग्रसर बनौं।

असारको रोपाइँ, रमाइलो गीत, र छप्काछप्कीले भरिएको यो दिन हर्षोल्लासका साथ मनाऔं!

तस्बिरः दिजन बारासैनी (https://www.facebook.com/share/1DdQwm3eft/)
#राष्ट्रियधानदिवस #धानखेती #कृषिप्रधानदेश

27/06/2025

From May 20–29, 2025, a dedicated team Dr. C. Scott Watson, Dr Lauren Rawlins (University of Leeds) and Mr. Rajendra Kumar Shrestha (NDRI), led by Dr. Scott undertook a 10-day research expedition in Nepal’s Everest region under the GLO-FHICC project. They surveyed glacial lakes in Thame, Thengpo, Dig Tsho, and Gokyo using drone and sonar technologies.
Two lakes in Thengpo were found to be highly vulnerable to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), a growing threat fueled by climate change. Data from the field will support a Glacial Lake Observatory platform, designed to improve flood early warning systems and strengthen community preparedness.
Parallel to this, Mr. Shrestha also led a study under the ECONOGENESIS–CLARE project in collaboration with UK-based Paul Watkiss Associates, focusing on the impacts of the August 2024 GLOF in Thame Village. Through interviews with local disaster representatives, the research documented the social, economic, and environmental damages, especially on marginalized groups.
These efforts aim to ensure that climate adaptation strategies are inclusive, evidence-based, and responsive to the realities faced by mountain communities.