As per the decision of Executive committee the Annual General Meeting of the WIST will be held on the date, time and place given below to discuss and decide on the agenda items. This is to notify all WIST members to attend the Annual General Meeting. There will also be election for executive body. So Interested candidates are requested to contact persons mentioned below for nomination filing within a week. As this is the 25th Anniversary of the organization we are going to celebrate Silver Jublee with seminar on "Role of Science and Technology for Economic Prosperity"
Date, Time and Venue
Date : Thursday, Asoj 9, 2076 (September 26, 2019)
Time : 10: 00 AM
Venue : Department of Food Technology and Quality Control, Babermahal, Kathmandu
Agenda Items:
AGM Program:
· To approve annual reports
· To discuss and approve auditor’s report of FY 2075/76
· To appoint auditors for FY 2076/77 and to fix remuneration of the auditor.
. New executive body formation
· Any other business
Note: Please kindly make your membership renewal.
Contacts:
9841292101(Urmila Joshi)
9818858802(Sandhya Karmacharya)
9849263815(Padma Vaidya)
As per the decision of Executive committee the Annual General Meeting of the WIST will be held on the date, time and place given below to discuss and decide on the agenda items. This is to notify all WIST members to attend the Annual General Meeting.
Date, Time and Venue
Date : Monday, Bhadra 25, 2075 (September 10, 2017)
Time : 1: 00 PM
Venue : Department of Food Technology and Quality Control, Babermahal, Kathmandu
Agenda Items:
AGM Program:
· To approve annual reports
· To discuss and approve auditor’s report of FY 2074/75
· To appoint auditors for FY 2075/76 and to fix remuneration of the auditor.
· Any other business
Note: Please kindly make your membership rrenewal.
Contacts:
As per the decision of Executive committee the Annual General Meeting of the WIST will be held on the date, time and place given below to discuss and decide on the agenda items. This is to notify all WIST members to attend the Annual General Meeting.
Date, Time and Venue
Date : Tuesday, Bhadra 27, 2074 (September 12, 2017)
Time :12: 00 Noon
Venue : Department of Food Technology and Quality Control, Babermahal, Kathmandu
Agenda Items:
AGM Program:
· To approve annual reports
· To discuss and approve auditor’s report of FY 2073/74
· To appoint auditorfor FY 2074/75 and to fix remuneration of the auditor.
· Awarding Token of Appreciation to Prof Prem L Tuladhar and Dr Keshari L Manandhar
Closed Session:
· Election of executive committee of WIST for 2017-19
· Any others
Padma Vaidya
General Secretary
WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (WIST)
P.O.Box:12743, Kathmandu, Nepal
9841292101(Urmila Joshi), 9818858802(Sandhya Karmacharya)
9849263815(Padma Vaidya)
26 Bhadra 2074 (11 September 2017)
Background:
Environmental pollution is a global menace and Nepal is by no means an exception. Environmental pollution in the country is steadily growing with adverse impact on its people. Growing population, rapid urbanization and intensive industrial development are the primary causes of pollution. The environmental problems and development problems are closely interrelated. The process of development often leads to environmental problems such as air, water and soil pollution, contamination and bioaccumulation of toxic materials in environment, unplanned settlements with consequential effects on health of the people, local environment, agriculture and water resources.
Population growth, growing demand for resources and urbanization are causing serious environmental problems in Nepal. Lack of awareness among people, unemployment, poverty, lack of conducive policies, weak implementation of rules and regulations are key causal factors. Air pollution has become one of the world’s biggest environmental health problems. In Nepal, the number of private vehicles and factories has increased rapidly over the last few years. Dust and toxic gases in the air in towns are a primary factor behind increasing respiratory problems among people. According to WHO, seven million deaths globally are due to air pollution. Eighty percent of 3.7 million deaths are from stroke and heart diseases, 11% from pulmonary disease and 6% from cancer that can be linked to outdoor pollution. The gravity of the pollution related health costs are obvious.
Fortunately, efforts to combat environmental pollution across the globe are on the rise. Science and technological advances are developing solutions to reduce pollution. Scientists in Nepal also are doing their best and there is growing amount of knowledge and technologies for sharing in the country.
The Association of Women in Science and Technology (WIST) is organizing a national seminar on “Science and Technology in Pollution Control and Sustainable Environment “on 26 Bhadra 2074 (11 Sept 2017).
Theme of the Seminar:
Appropriate technology for ensuring sustainable environment for human and other living beings.
Objectives:
1. To provide a forum for evidence based practice, educational innovation, practical application, and collaboration;
2. To share research findings and scientific knowledge about pollution control and sustainable environment;
3. To explore for effective ways of educate the public about pollution and its control;
4. To strongly advocate for conducive government policies and strong implementation of environment related rules and regulations.
Themes
1 Air pollution
2 Water pollution
3 Industrial pollution
4 Nexus between food quality and environmental pollution
5 Solid waste disposal for Urban Area
Participants
Researchers, Academia, students, development professionals from the science and environment sectors, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Environment and Population, Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Livestock, related government and semi government Institutes, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology ( NAST), Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Bhaktapur Metropolitan City, Consumer Activists, international agencies such as FAO, WHO, UNICEF, and other interested stakeholders and general public.
Paper presentation:
The eminent scientists and technologists currently engaged in relevant fields from Nepal Government, non government organizations and private sectors are presenting the papers.
1. Air Pollution in Kathmandu Valley.
By Dr. Kanti Shrestha, Senior Scientific Officer, NAST
2. Nexus Between Food Quality and Environment.
By Dr. Matina Vaidhya Joshi, DDG, Department of Food Technology and Quality Control.
3. Challenges and Opportunities in the Feacal Sludge Management in Nepal.
By Mr. Bipin Dangol, Executive Director, ENPHO.
4. Influence of Land Slide on Environment.
By Yojana Neupane, SDEG, Department of Irrigation.
5. Solid Waste Disposal in UrbanArea.
By Mr. Manish Pratap Singh, Prarambhic
Total number of expected participants: 150 expected
Registration Fee:
WIST Members RS. 1000
Student participants Rs. 500
Other Participants Rs. 2000
Seminar Venue :
SAP Falcha (renamed as Kathmandu the Meeting Point)
Babarmahal Kathmandu, Ph :4243883, 4219191
Schedule (tentative):
Registration 9.00 - 9.30
Inauguration: 9.30 - 10.00
Tea break 30 minutes
1st Session 10.30 - 13.00
Lunch time 1 hour
2nd Session 14 - 15.40
Tea break 20 minutes
Plenary & closing 16.00 - 17.00
Organizing Committee: Ms Urmila Joshi ,President WIST
Ms Sandhya Karmacharya, Vice President , WIST
Ms Padma Vaidya General Secretary WIST
Ms Rama Shrestha Joint Secretary, WIST
Ms Chandra Shakya Treasurer
Ms Sushma Upadhyay Board Member
Ms Roshani Shrestha Board Member
Ms Roshana Shakya Board Member
Ms Kul Shobha Shakya Board member
Ms Kalpana Sharma Dhakal
Ms Safala Shrestha, Life Member ,WIST
Dr Huma Bokhim, Life Member, WIST
Contact Persons:
Ms Urmila Joshi Ms Sandhya Karmacharya Ms Padma Baidya
President Vice President General Secretary
Cell no 9841292101 Cell no 9818858802 Cell no 9849263815
