प्रारम्भिक जीवन

JUDDHA BAHADUR GURUNG

M.Sc. (Natural Resource Management), Norway

Kalanki, Kathmandu, Nepal

Contact: 9851002274 Email: juddhagurung@hotmail.com

1. Summary

Mr. Juddha Bahadur Gurung is an expert on natural resource management and environment senior tourism consultant. Mr. Gurung studied B. Sc. Amrit Science Collage in 1985 (BS 2041) Kathmandu and M.Sc. in zoological science from Tribhuvan University/Nepal in 1988 (BS 2045) Kirtipur Kathmandu later on up-scaled the study on Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Agriculture in Diploma in 1994 and Master Degree in 1995 from University of Life Science (former Agricultural University of Norway), Norway. He worked for the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) during (1992-93) as Zoologist in Biodiversity data based Project. After Master from University of Life Science in (1996-1999) as Conservation Officer. Again National Project coordinator (1999-2003) for Action for Solidarity Equality, Environment and Development in Asia (ASEED Asia) Kathmandu Nepal, later joined to teaching practices in (2003-08) and teach Environmental Health and Zoology in Institute of Health Science, Purbanchal University, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Further, the Government of Nepal appointed him as the Member Secretary (Chief Executive Officer) of the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) during period of 2008-2013; the statuary organization of Nepal established under special NTNC Act (1982). While in NTNC, his role was instrumental to conceptualized and materialized the cabinet meeting of the Government of Nepal at Kalapather (5,400 m) in December 4, 2009, the base camp of the highest peak of the world the Mt. Everest. The global media like CNN and BBC broadcasted this news to catch the sight of the world for their attention to save the Himalaya from climate adversities and indirectly tourism promotion of Nepal to global community. In addition this event expanded two protected areas Banke National Park and Gaurishankar Conservation Area to address the climate change issues. As conservation leader his contribution is reflecting in tiger conservation.

Again, Mr. Gurung is appointed (11 th Oct 2019) as coordinator for Gandaki Tourism Year 2019- 2022 campaign program by provincial government of Gandaki. He coordinated 1 week grand sales mission which was started from province 5 (Lumbini), Bagmati, Madesh and ended in province 1. Further COVID-19 outbreak impact on tourism in Gandaki province evaluation coordinated and coordination for preparation of Gandaki Tourism Master Plan team coordinator from ministry of industry, tourism, forest and environment.

Mr. Gurung is involved in many social, professional and development organizations in various capacities. He is also exposed to Integrated Lake Basin Management through national and global events. Currently, he is the founder and executive member of CODEFUND providing fulltime engagement as Coordinator (Wetlands). He has published several scientific articles on nature conservation including wildlife, tourism, and has publication of 5 books about environmental education including curricula based in vernacular Nepali for grades 11 & 12. Many popular articles regarding nature based and tourism related issues in Kantipur Daily, 2 Gorkhapatra, The Rising Nepal, Himalayan Post, Himal Khabar Patrika, Annapurna Post, Samadhan Daily and Nagarik Daily since 1992.

 

2. Academic Qualification

Degree	Major Subject	Institution	Year
M. Sc.	Natural Resources management	Norwegian University of Life Science, Aas, Norway.	1995
Diploma	Natural Resources Management	Norwegian University of Life Science, Aas, Norway.	1994
M. Sc.	Zoology (Ecology)	Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal.	1988
B. Sc.	Biology Stream	Amrit Science Collage Kathmandu, Nepal.	1985

 

3. Work Experiences

3.1 Position: Member (3rd Feb 2021 to 2nd Feb. 2026), National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission appointed by Constitional Council of Nepal on 3 rd Feb 2021 for six year.

3.2 Coordinator for Tourism Year (2019-2022): Gandaki Province government appointment, Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forests and Environment.

3.3 Position: Wetland Coordinator (2015-2019) : Conservation Development Foundation Kathmandu Nepal.

a) Project Coordinator for wetland (Jan 2019 to Feb 2020 ): ‘Strengthen local governance in Pokhara-Lekhnath Metropolis to restore Dipang Lake (Lake Cluster Pokhara Valley Ramsar) for the climate resilient lake environment, biodiversity, tourism & green livelihoods in Nepal’ funded by WWF Hariyo Ban Program, Kidanaren Nature Conservation Trust (KNCF) Japan.

b) Coordinator (16 April to 15 July 2020) for COVID 19 impact on tourism study in Gandaki Province, task forced formed by Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment Gandaki Province Nepal.

c) Coordinator (19th March 30th Dec. 2020) Preparation of Gandaki Province Tourism Master Plan by Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment Gandaki Province.

d) Team member (Oct 2019 to Sept 2020) for Rara lake Ramsar site Management plan (2021-2025) preparation as tourism expert and it is joint program with IUCN and CODEFUND funded by USAID/PAANI project Kathmandu

e) Thematic team leader (Sept-Dec 2018): Develop quantifiable and measurable sectoral indicators for determining inter government (among sub-national governments) share of benefits from mobilization of natural resources (Mountaineering, Forest, Hydropower, Mining, Water and other resources) awarded by National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission Singh Durbar, Kathmandu funded by World Bank Group Nepal.

f) Team member (Jan-March 2018): A Study on Socio-economic discrimination measures across 753 Local Government Units in Nepal awarded by National Natural Resource and Financial Commission Govt. of Nepal funded by World Bank Group Kathmandu, Nepal. 3

g) Team member (April–July 2018): Preparation of inventory and harvesting plan of NTFPs Modi Rural Municipality Parbat, awarded by Modi Rural Municipality Parbat.

h) Team Member : (Feb. –Aug 2017) Socio-ecological assessment of Kupindedaha, Salyan Province and Preparation of Ramsar information sheet awarded by National Lake Conservation Development Committee, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Kathmandu, Nepal.

i) Team member (April–June 2017) Profiling Rare, Endangered and problematic animal of Nepal awarded by Department of National Parks & Wildlife Conservation, Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, Kathmandu, Nepal.

j) Team member (July –Dec. 2016) Development of integrated Lake Basin Management of Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley awarded by US Aid supported program through HBP WWF Baluwatar Kathmandu, Nepal.

k) Team Leader (April-July 2015) : Preparation of Integrated Lake Basin Management plan for Gaidahawa Lake Bishnupura VDC, Rupandehi, Lumbini awarded by National lake Conservation and Development Committee, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Kathmandu, Nepal.

3.4 Position: Member and Secretary (Oct 22 2008 to 21 Oct 2013) Governing Board of National Trust for Nature Conservation Satadobato, Lalitpur.

3.5 Position : Lecturer (Oct. 2003 – Oct. 2008), Nepal Institute of Health Science, Purbanchal University Boudha, Kathmandu.

3.6 Position : Program Coordinator (2004-2006): All Nepal Institute of Medical Sciences Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal.

3.7 Position : National Program Coordinator (March 1999 – Oct. 2003) :- Action for Solidarity, Equality, Environment and Development in Asia (ASEED-Asia), Kathmandu.

3.8 Position: Training Co-coordinator (March 2000 – Feb 2003) : Capacity building and women empowerment of elected and nominated women representative in local government bodies on Local Governance and environmental protection in 26 Village Development Committee of Parbat.

3.9 Position: Officer In Charge (Sept. 1995 - March 1999) King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation (KMTNC)/Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Unit Conservation office, Sikles, Kaski and Lo-manthang, Mustang, Nepal.

3.10 Position: Assistant Lecturer (Oct 1991- Feb. 1993) : Tribhuwan University, Patan Multiple Campus, Dept. of Zoology, Patan Dhoka, Lalitpur.

3.11 Position:- Zoologist (Feb-June 1993) King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation/Annapurna Conservation Area Biodiversity Data Based Project funded by WWF Washington DC, USA.

3.12 Position : Wildlife Specialist (July-Sept 1992) : (Consultant service for Environmental Impact Assessment of Arun III Power plant) hired by NEW ERA Maharajganj, Kathmandu, Nepal.

3.13. Tourism sector

a). Position: Tourist Guide (October 1984 – March 1992) in Shankar Travel and Tours, Lazimpat, Kathmandu.

b). Position: Tourist Guide (Jan. 2004–Sept. 2007) in Your's Tours and Travels Pvt. Ltd., Bag Durbar, Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal

c). Member (2006 June 11 to 10 August two month): Nepal Tourism Board's member nomination committee formation and appointed by Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Kathmandu, Nepal.

d).Team leader (March 2014 to June 2014): Parbat Multipurpose Tourism Resources Center Business Plan preparation member team appointed by Parbat Development Society Kathmandu Executive committee decision.

 

4. Scholarship and awards

a. NORAD Fellowship rewarded for Master’s Degree in Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Agriculture.

b. Silver Jubilee Coronation Medal Rewarded from His Majesty late King Birendra Birbikram Shahdev of Nepal.

c. The Best Eco-Foundation Awarded by The International Ecotourism Society Eurasia Chapter in Sept. 2023 Turkey.

 

5. Participants for Workshop, Seminars and Training

5.1 National workshop participation

a. Participation in Tourist Guide Training conducted by His Majesty Government of Nepal Ministry of Tourism, Hotel Management and Tourism Training Center Rabi Bhawan, Kalimati, Kathmandu, from 18th June 1989 to 21st August 1989 in Kathmandu Nepal.

b. Participated in Gender Relation Analysis organized by KMTNC/ACAP and UNICEF from 14-16 Nov. 1996 held in Pokhara, Nepal.

c. Participated on Integrated Conservation and Development Training Program (ICDP) 2nd International training of the Asia/Pacific regional workshop in Nepal held on Oct 1996 in Pokhara, Nepal.

d. Participant on 30 hr. report writing for project staff at the British Council form 9-13 June 1997 Kathmandu, Nepal.

e. Participated on Mountain Tourism for Local Development for Program Implementers workshop in Tourism and Related Area held on Oct. 1997 in Pokhara Nepal.

f. Participated in Monitoring and Evaluation Training Workshop held on 26-28 April 1998 in Pokhara, Nepal.

g. Participant in workshop on Technology of Participant or ToP in Kathmandu, August, 2001 Nepal.

5.2 International visit, meeting, workshop and conferences attended

a. Participant in International Youth Conference in March 11-15, 2000. in Adelaide, Australia

b. Participant in International Association of Public Participation Workshop in May 6- 9, 2001 in Vancouver, Canada.

c. National paper presenter about Youth and Environment Workshop in Oct. 6-8, 2001 in Tokyo, Japan.

d. Participant in International conference on Environmental Educators held in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA Oct 11-16, 2001.

e. Participants for biannual meeting of Friends of Earth International held in Interlaken, Switzerland on June 11-17, 2002.

f. Participant from Nepal for international conference on Johannesburg Energy Coalition on Renewable Energy and Climate Change Conference organized by Danish Government, held in Sonderburg, Denmark on Sept. 17- 19, 2003. 

g. Participant on international Seminar on Economic System Reform and Development organize by Academy of Macroeconomic Research and National Development and Reform Commission June 8th-29, 2009 Beijing, People's Republic of China.

h. Participant COP15 as conference of parties in United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen, Denmark Dec.12-19, 2009.

i. Participant, First Asian Ministerial conference on tiger conservation in Tiger Range countries (TRC) of the world held on Jan. 26-30, 2010 in Hua Hin, Thailand.

j. Participant as a party on Conference of Parties COP10 Convention on Biological Diversity in Oct. 25-30 2010 Nagoya, Japan.

k. Participant 2nd meeting on South Asian Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) in Jan. 27-30, 2011 in Paro, Bhutan.

l. Participant The 5th IUCN Asian Regional Conservation Forum 27-30 Sept 2011 Incheon, Republic of Korea.

m. Participant in Rio+20 United Nation Conferences on Sustainable Development from 15-25th June 2012 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

n. Participants as members of IUCN The World Conservation Congress from 6th to 15th Sept 2012 in Jeju, Republic of Korea.

o. Participant as a Conference of Parties COP11 Convention on Biological Diversity in Oct 7th to 20th 2012 held in Hyderabad, India.

p. Participant, 2nd Asian Ministerial conference on tiger conservation from 22- 24th Oct 2012 held in Thimphu, Bhutan.

q. Participant in High level Segment on Conference of Parties COP 18 (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dec. 4th to 7th to 20th 2012 held in Doha, Qatar.

r. High level government delegates for conservation study tour in Kazirang National Park Assam, India organized by Government of India Ministry of External Affair, Indian Embassy to Nepal from Feb.15-19, 2013.

s. Participant in 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties from 3-14th March 2013 held in Bangkok Thailand on Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES) COP 16.

t. 8 th Asian Wetland Symposium in Saga Fukuoka, Japan from 7-11 Nov. 2017, organized by Asian Wetland Society Japan.

u. 17th World Lake Conference on 15-19 Oct. 2018 in Tsukuba, Japan organized by Integrated Lake Environment Committee (ILEC) Japan and Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

v. Participate in IUCN 5th South Asia Regional Conservation Congress 6-11 Nov 2019 in Islamabad, Pakistan organized by IUCN Regional office Bangkok, Thailand.

w. South Asia ILBM regional meeting held in Delhi, India 10th Dec.2019 attended as wetland coordinator and president of CODEFUND Nepal.

x. Participate Members’ Assembly in IUCN World Conservation Congress (IUCN WCC 2020) 3-11 Sept. 2021 held in Marseille, France.

y. Virtual mode attended 18th World Lake Conference focused on Governance, Resilience, Sustainability of Lakes for Better Society jointly organized by ILEC Japan, University of Guanajuato, Mexico, 9-11 Nov. 2021.

z. On behave of National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission Nepal addressed to International workshop on Nexus Gains in Ganga Basin Nepal focus Program on 6th April 2022 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

aa. Attended as delegate from National Natural Rsources and Fiscal Commission Nepal 4th South Asian Conference on Public Policy and Governance “Deepening Democracy: Reflecting on foundation years of Federalism in Nepal” held on 7th and 8th July 2022 in Kathmandu, Organized by Nepal Administration Sfaff Collage Jawalkhel Lalitpur Nepal.

bb. Paper presenter about Overview of Wetland Conservation in Nepal in 8th Wetland Link International-Asia part 2 Conference organized by Regional Ramsar Center (RRC) Asia and in July 26-29th 2022 in Manila, Philippines.

 

5.3 Paper presentation

a. Paper presentation about conservation initiative in ACAP region for National Biodiversity Action Plan, organized by UNDP and Resources Himalaya based in Nepal in August 1997.

b. Paper presentation about "Climate Change Finger prints found in Himalayan Region of Asia" an international workshop on climate change it was jointly organized by European Youth Forest Action and Rising Tide International held in Barcelona, Spain 2-10, Feb. 2002.

c. Paper presentation on role of youth participation in environmental protection in 15th general assembly of Asian Student Association (ASA) in Bangkok, May 19-25, 2002.

d. Paper presentation about role of indigenous practice (polyandry system) in natural resource management in Himalayan region for International Seminars on Himalayan Biodiversity in Nepal Feb 26-28, 2003.

e. Paper presentation on An over views of Economic Development in Nepal Country paper international Seminar on Economic System Reform and Development organize by Academy of Macroeconomic Research and National Development and Reform Commission 8-29, June 2009 Beijing, People's Republic of China.

f. Paper presentation on some plans to increase tourist day of stay in Pokhara and its surrounding areas organized by Paschimaanchal Bikash Mancha Kathmandu, on 3rd July 2010 in Pokhara, Nepal.

g. Paper presentation about Climate Change adaptation and challenges workshop organize for parliament members from indigenous community called CACUS in Kathmandu 29-30 Aug 2010.

h. Paper presenter about Role of National Trust for Nature Conservation in Peace, Tourism and Environment: A case study from Annapurna Conservation Area in Peace, Environment and Tourism Conference organized by Global Peace Foundation and Nepal Tourism Board in Pokhara, Nepal 2011 19-21 Sept. 2011.

i. Paper presentation about Rapid Cultural Change: A case study of polyandry marriage system among the Gurung community from Upper Mustang, Nepal in 4th International Conference on Sociology and Anthropology Society of Nepal (SASON) held in Kathmandu from 14-16th Dec 2013.

j. Presentation on Role of Tourism in Conservation: A case study from Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) organized by Norway Nepal Alumni Association on 12 January 2014 Kathmandu, Nepal.

k. 16th World Lake Conference on 7-11 Nov 2015 in Bali Indonesia organized by ILEC Japan and Government of Indonesia. Paper presentation in the conference ILMB approaches for Gaidahawa lake management plan in Bishanpura VDC Rupandehi in western Nepal.

l. Paper presentation in virtual mode on ‘Role of Mt. Annapurna I for development of mountain tourism in Nepal’ on the occasion of 71th Annapurna Day 3rd June 2021 organized by NMA, Kathmandu, Nepal.

m. Virtual Paper presentation Biodiversity Resources of Dipang Lake of the Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley (Ramsar Site No. 2257), Nepal Reports Two Species of Dragonfly New to Nepal on 9 th Asian Wetland Symposium Voice of Asia Change, challenge and successful practice held on 5-9 July 2021 in South Korea organized Ramsar Center East Asia. The paper prepared by Shailendra Kumar Pokharel*✝ , Juddha Bahadur Gurung**, Aashis Tiwan*** from CODEFUND (Conservation Development Foundation), Nepal.

n. On the behave of NNRFC Addressing Nexus gain program in Kathmandu organized by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and other NGOs and INGOs based on Ganges Basin on 6th April 2022.

o. On the behave of NNRFC as main speaker in half day talk program on Intergovernmental relation : Political, Administrative and Fiscal issues in Nepal and Australia. Spoke about potential of natural resources to develop own source revenues for federal units in Nepal, organized by Center for Federalism Studies, Nepal Administrative Staff Collage, Jawalkhel, Lalitpur, 24th Nov. 2023.

 

6.4 International program organized in Nepal

a. Organizing committee member for International Seminars on Himalayan Biodiversity in Nepal Feb 26-28, 2003.

b. Organizing committee member for Kathmandu Global Tiger Workshop Oct. 26-30, 2008.

c. Organizer Green Ambassador study tour program in Bangkok, Thailand in Sept 21-26, 2009.

d. Concept developer and organizer of Nepal Cabinet meeting in Mt. Everest base camp at Kalapather (approx. 5,400 m) on 4 Dec. 2009 to draw global attention on impact of climate change in Himalayan region in the context of Climate Summit in Denmark during COP15.

e. Organizer for Summiteers Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark in Dec. 11, 2009 to draw global attention on impact of climate change in Himalayan region in the context of COP15.

f. Organizing committee member for World Wetland Workshop in 7-9 Nov. 2012 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

g. Advisor for International lake conference in Nepal 11-13 May 2018 Pokhara Nepal.

h. Advisory committee member and chaired the one session (Theme 2- session 3) for International Conference on Federalism, Devolution of Power and Inclusive Democracy organized by Kathmandu University, School of Law in Kathmandu on 22-23 Nov. 2023.

 

7. Periodical Article Publications:

a. Gurung, J. B. 1994. Status of Common Otter (Lutra lutra) in Begnas and Rupa lake in Pokhara, Nepal, The Tiger Paper published by FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok vol. xxi no. 2 April-June 1994.

b. Gurung, J. B. 1994. A Pangolin (Manis sp.) Survey in Royal Nagarjunga forest of Kathmandu, Nepal, The Tiger Paper published by FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok vol. xxiii no. 2 April-June 1996

c. Gurung J.B. 1995. The status of Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) in Annapurna, The Nature, year 119, No. 6 in 1995, published by Burgen University Burgen, Norway. The article is translated in Norwegian language.

d. Gurung J. B. 2000. Environmental Policy of Peoples' Multiparty Democracy (Nov. 2000); Policy paper for Communist Party of Nepal (UML) and published by Madan-Ashrit Memorial Foundation Kathmandu, Nepal.

e. Gurung J.B. 2001. The Sikles Trek guide for trekker. It is popularly known as a model eco trek Ghalekhark- Sikles Circuit, compiled by Bryn Thomos. It is one of the popular Trekking Guide known as Nepal Trekking Guide, Trailblazer Publication London, UK.

f. Gurung J. B. (2011) Polyandry system: A case study from Gurung of the Upper Mustang Nepal published by culture and development in Nepal series II readings on indigenous culture and knowledge by institute of Governance and Development Kathmandu Nepal.

g. Gurung J.B. (2013) Rapid Cultural Change: A case study of polyandry marriage system among the Gurung Community from Upper Mustang, Nepal 8 published by Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology volume VI Tribhuwan University.

h. Tourism related popular articles published in broadsheet news paper Gorkhapatra, Nagarik and Kantipur Daily, Highlight Tourism, Samadhan Daily other popular online.

i. Sajan K C and Juddha Bahadur Gurung : Records of dragonflies and damselflies (Insecta: Odonata) of Dipang Lake, with two new records to Nepal published in The journal of Threatened Taxa vol. 12 No 8 (2020).

j. Status Review on polyandry marriage system in Upper Mustang published in Indigenous nationalities studies series Vol. 1 No. 1 published by Aadibasi Janajati Commission Feb, 2022 Pulchowk. Kathmandu, Nepal.

 

8. Research and unpublished papers:-

a. Periodic Migration in Chitre VDC in Parbat in 1988 to fulfill the partial requirement of Master Degree in Tribhuwan University Kathmandu, Nepal.

b. Study of Bio-mass of Zoobenthus in Bagmati River, Kathmandu in 1989,

c. Ape-man (Banmanchhe) a survey carried out in Ghandruk Village Kaski, Nepal in Feb- Aug 1993

d. Co-researcher for fuel-wood consumption Survey in Modi Valley in 1996 Annapurna Conservation Area Project Kaski, Nepal.

e. study of Asiatic wild ass or Kiang (Equushemionus kiang) in Upper Mustang in 1998,

f. Study of Beef Tape Worm (Taenia saginata) distribution pattern in Upper Mustang in 1998,

g. Study of Polyandry system in Upper Mustang in 1998,

h. Study of Nomadic life in Upper Mustang in 1998,

i. Study of Medicinal Plants in Mustang in 1998

j. Study of Bearded Vulture or Lammergeier (Gypaetus barbatus) in Upper Mustang 1999 and

k. EIA study for Bhadaure, Chitre Ramja motor road in Parbat District of Western Nepal in 2000.

l. Feasibility study of Solid waste management in Baglung Municipality of Baglung district in 2002.

m. Study of Climate change fingers print found in Himalayan Region of South Asia in 2002.

n. Performance audit (technical part) of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (Managed by National Trust for Nature Conservation) in July, 2007 Jawalkhel Lalitpur Nepal.

o. Study on cultural (polyandry marriage) contribution on natural resources conservation of Upper Mustang April to June in 2008 supported by UNESCO Secretariat in Nepal, Ministry of Education and Sport, Keshar Mahal Kathmandu, Nepal.

 

9.3. Author for following books

a. An Introduction to Environmental Science (2001) for high school student and common people published by Ekta Book Distributor Kathmandu, Nepal.

b. Our Earth and Environment (2002) target for Nepalese general readers and reference for high school teachers.

c. Concept of Environmental Education (2003) for 12 grade, I. Ed. and B. Ed. students of Nepalese Universities published by M. K. book distributor and Publisher, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal.

d. Principles of Zoology for Medical Sciences (2005) is targeted for Health Assistant, Bachelor of Pharmacy and Dental Hygiene published by Makalu Books & Stationers Kathmandu, Nepal.

e. Practical Manual of Biology for Medical Sciences (2006) is targeted for Health Assistant, Diploma in Pharmacy, Lab Assistant and Dental Hygiene published by Makalu Books & Stationers Kathmandu, Nepal. 9

f. Environmental Education for grade 11 (2008). It is absolutely based on curriculum of Higher Education Board Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal.

g. Environmental Education for grade 12 (2009). It is absolutely based on curriculum of Higher Education Board Sanothimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal.

h. Environment Science for grade 12 (2023). It is absolutely based on curriculum of Development Center Sanothimi Bhaktpur, Nepal.

i. Environment Science for grade 11 (In press). It is absolutely based on curriculum of Development Center Sanothimi Bhaktpur, Nepal.

Editor in Chief, NNRFC Souvenir Publication : National Natural Resource and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC) had published 1 st issue in Sept 2022 and 2nd in Sept. 2023 on the occasion of anniversary of National Natural Resource and Fiscal Commission, Singh Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal. 10. International visit: Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Canada, Cambodia, Denmark, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, India, Malaysia, Norway, People's Republic of China, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Philippines, Qatar, The Netherlands, Thailand, United Kingdom, United State of America.

 

11. Professional affiliation and association

Life member for

Ecological Association of Nepal (1991) and Bird Conservation Nepal since 2007 Kathmandu, Nepal.

Chairman for

Heidel Press Pvt. Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal (2013 till today)

Chief Technical Advisor:

Pokhara Zoological Garden (April 2015 till today), Pokhara Gandaki Province, Nepal. Gorkha Memorial Trust Nepal based UK NGO runs by British Gorkha Ex Army Pokhara, Nepal.

Member for :

National Development Council appointed by government of Nepal FY 206-64. Provincial Development Council appointed by Gandaki Provincial Gov. FY 2076-77.

Advisor for :

Technical advisor for Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal (VITOF Nepal) since Oct. 2020 for two year Pokhara, Nepal.

Academic advisor council in Kathmandu for Modi Rural Municipality Patichaur, Parbat, Nepal (2018 -22).

Technical Advisor for Home Stay Association of Nepal (HOSAN) Gandaki Province Sept. 2019 based Pokhara, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Himalayan Youth and Student Forum (HYSEF) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Nepal Environmental Pollution Control Organization (NEPCO Nepal 2008-014) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Federation of Small and Cottage Industries of Nepal (FSCIN) from 2005-09 Kathmandu, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Action for Solidarity Equality Environment and Development of Nepal (ASEED- Nepal) based in Parbat (2006).

Advisor for Pashupati Higher Secondary School Ex. Student Association (Alumni) Ramja Thanti Modi RM Parbat (Est. 2015) but based in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Technical Advisor for Gorkha Memorial Trust UK based NGO run by Ex Gorkha British Army but working in Salmedanda, Phedikhola RM 1 Shyangja since 2019.

Founder Editor and Board Member (2004-07): Science and Future, Magazine published by Science for Development Pvt. Ltd. Nepal, Lalitpur, Nepal

Founder and General Secretary: Ecological Association of Nepal (Est. ECOAN 1991) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Founder and Vice Chairman (2012-15) : International Center for Contemporary Studies, Nepal.

Founder and Vice Chairman: Forum for Natural Resources Managers of Nepal (FONAREM, Nepal 1998) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Founder and Executive Member: Himalayan Research and Development Center (2007) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Founder and Vice Chairman : Nepal Janajati and Dalit Study Center (2006-10) Kathmandu Nepal.

Charter member (Est. 2011) : Conservation Development Foundation (CODEFUND), Nepal.

Executive Member (2001-2014): Forum for Natural Resources Managers of Nepal (FONAREM, Nepal) Kathmandu, Nepal.

Executive Member (2008 to 2019) : Pashminchal Bikash Munch Kathmandu Nepal 2004-2018.

Associate (Academic) Member : Nepal Federation of Environmental Journalist (NEFEJ) Kathmandu, Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal.

Treasure (2005-2008): Science for Development Pvt. Ltd Lalitpur, Nepal.

General member : Nepal Mountaineering Association Kathmandu, Nepal

 

Members for Cooperatives and companies

Mausam Saving and Credit Cooperative Bagbazar Kathmandu, Nepal

Hira Moti Saving and Credit Cooperative Sitapaila Kathmandu, Nepal

Nawa Yug Multipurpose Cooperative limited Kalanki Kathmandu, Nepal

 

Promoter for

Nepal Investment Mega Bank Ltd Kathmandu,

Nepal Prabhu Bank Ltd Kathmandu,

Nepal Solu Dudhkoshi Hydropower Ltd Kathmandu,

Nepal Bandipur Cable Car Ltd. Kathmandu,

Nepal Heidel Press Ltd Kathmandu, Nepal.

 

Professional Executive Member: Nepal Zoological Society Kathmandu, Nepal.

International organization

General Member : The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Eurasia Chapter, Turkey, 2000.

General Member: North American Association for Environmental Educator (NAAEE) GA, USA in 2001.

General Member: International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), Alexandria, USA in 2001.

General Member : Society for Wetland Scientist, 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300 McLean VA 22102, USA in 2022.

 

12. Field of interest : Natural Resources management and conservation, tourism, social work, reading news papers and discuss on temporary issues mainly social, economic and politics, writing article about tourism, culture, conservation, environmental issues.