Nepal Geographical Society

Nepal Geographical Society (NGS) was established in 1961 (BS 2018) with objectives of promoting and disseminating geographical knowledge through research, discussions, and publications. It conducts research, publishes journals and organizes talk programs, seminars and workshops. An ad hoc Executive Committee of Nepal Geographical Society was formed in 1993. The first elected Executive Committee was formed soon after, in 1996. Currently, there are more than 500 members including foreign scientists in the society. The International Geographical Union (IGU) is the 34th General Assembly accepted Nepal as a member. The role of geographical development planning has been recognized in the country and geographers were appointed as Vice Presidents of the Planning and Reform of National Planning Commission, Vice-Chancellor of Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, and also appointed as member in restructuring the administrative and political units of the country.