RONAST to honour 12 individuals
The 23rd Academic Council meeting of the Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (RONAST) decided to honour 12 individuals and organisations making notable contribution in the field of science and technology.
The Council decided to present this year’s His Majesty King Gyanendra Nature Conservation Award to the Bagmara Community Forest Management Committee, Chitwan for its exemplary role in sustainable development through protection of bio-diversity and promotion of eco-tourism. The Award carries a purse of Rs 100,000.
Likewise, the Crown Prince Youth Science and Technology Prize carrying a purse of Rs 30,000 each is to be presented to cardiologist Dr Man Bahadur KC, meteorologist Miss Archana Shrestha, computer engineer Dr Subarna Shakya, pharmacist Dr Saffar Mansoor and soil scientist Dr Junukamal Tuladhar.
The council also decided to honour the Bhattedanda Conservation Ropeway for promotion of clean environment and senior journalist Bhairav Risal for taking solar power to Humla with the RONAST science and technology promotion prize. The prize carries a purse of Rs 20,000 each.
Similarly, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World prize worth Rs 35,000 each is to be presented to physicist Dr Binil Aryal, mathematician Dr Mahendra Prasad Panthee, chemist Dr Akkal Deo Mishra and bird ecologist Dr Hem Sagar Baral for the contributions made in their respective sectors.
Speaking on the occasion, vice chairman of the council of Ministers Dr Tulsi Giri said despite the adverse situation of the country the government is ready to provide possible support to RONAST in view of its important role in the development of the country.
Vice chancellor of RONAST Prof. Dr Dayananda Bajracharya shed light on the achievements of the Academy in the past eight years of his term of office. nepalnews.com pb Feb 03 06
