Today, Mr. Nabin Munankarmi, President of the Biotechnology Society of Nepal (BSN), and Mr. Frienson Pradhan, Coordinator at BSN, represented the Society at a discussion program with professional societies of Nepal. The program was held at the National Planning Commission, Singha Durbar.

The discussion focused on the role, recognition, and future contribution of professional scientific societies to Nepal’s national development and policy-making. Participants discussed the legal and structural challenges faced by these societies and the importance of using scientific evidence and expert feedback in national planning.

Other topics included strengthening science education and local curricula, promoting a research culture, supporting innovation and patents, developing ORCID-based researcher identity systems, and measuring scientific impact in line with national priorities.

The dialogue also highlighted the need for stronger collaboration among ministries, policymakers, and professional scientific communities. Such collaboration can help ensure that national laws, strategies, and development plans draw on technical expertise and scientific evidence.

BSN reaffirmed its commitment to voluntarily supporting the Government of Nepal through scientific expertise, research, innovation, education, and biotechnology-driven solutions for national development.

BSN sincerely thanks the National Planning Commission and all participating professional societies for facilitating this important dialogue and providing a platform for collaborative scientific engagement.