
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 ([email protected]) |
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Secretary Ms. Kabita Maharjan ([email protected]) |
Members
Ms. Chandani Bhandari | [email protected] |
Ms. Bindu Khanal | [email protected] |
Ms. Samina Khatun | [email protected] |
Ms. Ranju Sharma | [email protected] |
Dr. Badal Pokharel | [email protected] |
Dr. Manita Timilsina | [email protected] |
Ms. Sujata Bista | [email protected] |
Ms. Prativa Ghimire | [email protected] |
Ms. Pratikshya Poudel | [email protected] |
Ms. Sapana Badekar | [email protected] |
Ms. Til Kumari Thapa Pun | [email protected] |
Ms. Babita Rupakheti | [email protected] |
Ms. Pabitra Bhandari | [email protected] |
Ms. Asmi Marhatta | [email protected] |
Dr. Sweata Sijapati | [email protected] |
Ms. Sweta Guragain | [email protected] |
Ms. Khushbu Lama | [email protected] |
Ms. Swostika Goraju | [email protected] |
Ms. Alka Gyawali | [email protected] |
Ms. Suprina Luitel | [email protected] |
Ms. Aastha Poudel | [email protected] |
Ms. Padma Nepal | [email protected] |
Ms. Sonika Pokherel | [email protected] |
Ms. Shikshya Khatiwada | [email protected] |
Ms. Shristi Mishra | [email protected] |
Ms. Neha Kharel | [email protected] |
Ms. Anupama Marahatta | [email protected] |
Ms. Susma Poudel | [email protected] |
Ms. Aakriti Koirala | [email protected] |
Ms. Sandipa Dawadi | [email protected] |
Ms. Saru Paudel | [email protected] |
Ms. Junu Adhikari | [email protected] |
Ms. Bhawana Khadka | [email protected] |
Dr. Aastha Bhatta | [email protected] |
Ms. Uma Pandey | [email protected] |
Ms. Pratiksha Rawat | [email protected] |
Ms. Sudikshya Neupane | [email protected] |
Ms. Durga Kumari Chhetri | [email protected] |
Ms. Devaki Kafle | [email protected] |
Ms. Manjari Sharma | [email protected] |
Ms. Janaki Khatri | [email protected] |
Ms. Akriti Sharma | [email protected] |





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