Mr. Nabin Munankarmi, President of the Biotechnology Society of Nepal (BSN), and Mr. Frienson Pradhan of BSN met with Hon. Dr. Ojaswee Sherchand, Chairperson of the Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee, for a discussion on biotechnology and life sciences in Nepal.

The discussion covered brain drain, the need for professional recognition and licensing in biotechnology, and the broader development of Nepal’s biotechnology ecosystem. Hon. Dr. Sherchand assured the BSN representatives that these concerns would be taken forward for further discussion. BSN remains hopeful for positive progress.

The representatives also highlighted the readiness of professional societies in Nepal to support the nation through scientific expertise, policy input, research, innovation, and technical consultation.

BSN hopes to strengthen dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders—including academic institutions, universities, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, government bodies, students, and scientific communities—to advance biotechnology and life sciences in Nepal.