
NSEG has formed Women in Engineering Geology (WEG) Group of NSEG and its work include various initiatives to support and promote the participation of women in engineering geology in Nepal. Major activities and objectives of WEG group include:
- Networking and Mentoring: Facilitating networking opportunities for women in engineering geology in Nepal to connect with peers, mentors, and role models within the field.
- Professional Development: Providing resources and support for the professional development of women in engineering geology in Nepal, including access to training, workshops, and conferences coordinating NSEG as well as IAEG WEG committee.
- Awareness and Advocacy: Promoting awareness of the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the engineering geology field, and advocating for policies that foster inclusivity and equal opportunities in the jobs.
- Education and Outreach: To support NSEG for engaging in educational outreach to encourage more women to pursue careers in engineering geology, providing information and resources to students and early-career professionals.
- Recognition: To support NSEG for recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in engineering geology of Nepal through awards, publications, and other forms of acknowledgment.
- Research and Publications: Encouraging and supporting research on gender-related issues in the field of engineering geology, as well as promoting the publication of relevant findings.
- Collaboration: Collaborating with IAEG WEG committees, women groups of other organizations, and stakeholders to collectively advance the goals of diversity and inclusion in the geosciences.

For more details and to be a part of WEG, please contact the WEG coordinator and secretary of NSEG.
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Coordinator Ms. Anjila Malla IAEG WEG Committee Member (mallaanijila22@gmail.com) |
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Secretary Ms. Kabita Maharjan (kabita800mhrzn@gmail.com) |
Members
Ms. Chandani Bhandari | chandanibhandari09@gmail.com |
Ms. Bindu Khanal | bindukhanal01@gmail.com |
Ms. Samina Khatun | khatunsami500@gmail.com |
Ms. Ranju Sharma | ranjusharma524@gmail.com |
Dr. Badal Pokharel | badal.pokharel2@gmail.com |
Dr. Manita Timilsina | manitatimilsina@gmail.com |
Ms. Sujata Bista | suzubista.sb@gmail.com |
Ms. Prativa Ghimire | prativa.ghimire22@gmail.com |
Ms. Pratikshya Poudel | poudelpratikshya4@gmail.com |
Ms. Sapana Badekar | badekarsappu123@gmail.com |
Ms. Til Kumari Thapa Pun | tillu.pun@gmail.com |
Ms. Babita Rupakheti | rupakhetibabita@gmail.com |
Ms. Pabitra Bhandari | pabitra12bhandari@gmail.com |
Ms. Asmi Marhatta | marhatta.asmi@gmail.com |
Dr. Sweata Sijapati | sijapatisweata@gmail.com |
Ms. Sweta Guragain | guragainsweta@gmail.com |
Ms. Khushbu Lama | khushbulama007@gmail.com |
Ms. Swostika Goraju | gorajuswostika@gmail.com |
Ms. Alka Gyawali | gyawali23alka@gmail.com |
Ms. Suprina Luitel | suprinaluitel2412@gmail.com |
Ms. Aastha Poudel | aastha.805522@cdgl.tu.edu.np |
Ms. Padma Nepal | nepalpadma00@gmail.com |
Ms. Sonika Pokherel | pokhrelsonika2057@gmail.com |
Ms. Shikshya Khatiwada | khatiwadashikshya@gmail.com |
Ms. Shristi Mishra | mishra.shristee@gmail.com |
Ms. Neha Kharel | nehakharel2055@gmail.com |
Ms. Anupama Marahatta | anupama3224@gmail.com |
Ms. Susma Poudel | susmapoudel96@gmail.com |
Ms. Aakriti Koirala | aakritikoirala111@gmail.com |
Ms. Sandipa Dawadi | sandipadawadi@gmail.com |
Ms. Saru Paudel | sarupaudel1999@gmail.com |
Ms. Junu Adhikari | acjunu@gmail.com |
Ms. Bhawana Khadka | khadkabhawana018@gmail.com |
Dr. Aastha Bhatta | aasthabhatta0@gmail.com |
Ms. Uma Pandey | umapande42@gmail.com |
Ms. Pratiksha Rawat | pratiksha.raawat@gmail.com |
Ms. Sudikshya Neupane | neupanesudi025@gmail.com |
Ms. Durga Kumari Chhetri | durgachhetri399@gmail.com |
Ms. Devaki Kafle | kafledevaki59@gmail.com |
Ms. Manjari Sharma | manjariadhikari11@gmail.com |
Ms. Janaki Khatri | khatrijanu100@gmail.com |
Ms. Akriti Sharma | akritikoid@gmail.com |





WEG Members in NatSEG-2 celebrating 2nd NEG Day and 60th anniversary of IAEG