Introduction

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Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is an autonomous body established by a Royal Charter in 1982 and was later replaced by an Act of Parliament in

1992. NAST is an independent apex body established for the advancement of Science and Technology through research & development, innovation, and popularization for the overall development of the nation. The Academy has a mandate to advise the Government of Nepal on S&T programs and policies. It carries out its functions through the Faculties of Science & Technology and R&D Centres with support of its Promotion and Administrative Divisions.

Objectives

NAST was established with the vision of an overall development of the country propelled by Science and Technology. To ensure the vision, the Academy has been entrusted with four main objectives:

• Advancement of Science and Technology for overall development of the nation;
• Preservation and modernization of indigenous technologies;
• Promotion of research in Science and Technology;
• Identification and facilitation appropriate technology transfer

Directives of the Academy

The Academy is the 'Think Tank' of the nation to pursue excellence in the field of S&T. The functions encompass broad spectrum to impel the advancement of Science and Technology including:

• Conduct research in prioritized areas of Science and Technology;
• Advise Government of Nepal (GoN) on Science and Technology policies and programs;
• Advise GoN on technology transfer policy;
• Collaborate S&T related programs with national and international agencies;
• Disseminate S&T related information through modern information systems;
• Organize seminars, workshops. conferences. fairs, exhibitions and facilitate S&T publications to ensure science popularization in the country;
• Establish cooperation with regional and international S&T institutions;
• Mobilize internal and external resources in S&T sectors;

Research Areas

NAST conducts research in collaboration with national and international agencies through its faculties of Science and Technology and R&D Centres. Research, innovation and technology transfer related activities embraces wide range of S&T arena.