As part of the objective to assess the impact of climate change on farming practices, our team successfully conducted a rapid field assessment in the upper Karnali region, covering Mugu, Jumla, and Kalikot districts of Karnali Province. The primary aim was to evaluate local peasants’ understanding of climate change and their adaptation strategies in the face of changing climatic conditions.
During the official visit, we engaged in field-level interactions with farmers, local agricultural stakeholders, and community leaders. These interactions provided crucial insights into how climate variability is affecting commercial farming systems, agro-ecological practices, use of bio-inputs, and traditional as well as modern seed management techniques in the region.
Key observations included:
- Increasing unpredictability in seasonal rainfall affecting sowing and harvesting cycles.
- Shift in crop patterns and increased interest in climate-resilient and indigenous seed varieties.
- Growing but limited awareness of organic bio-inputs and climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Traditional knowledge systems are still dominant but are being challenged by rapid ecological changes.
This rapid assessment will contribute to a broader understanding of climate-induced vulnerabilities in high-altitude farming communities and help inform policy recommendations and programmatic interventions for resilient and sustainable agriculture in Karnali Province.
SOLVE Nepal, in collaboration with the National Youth Council, successfully conducted a one-day orientation and training program focusing on media awareness and entrepreneurship development. The event took place at Gandhi Adarsha Secondary School, a renowned educational institution located in Ward No. 9 of Gokarneshwor Municipality, Gothatar. The program was attended by over 120 students from five different schools.
The orientation featured eight presentations covering topics such as media literacy, digital literacy, the significance of journalism, news and editing, ICT in media, media and entrepreneurship, fake news, yellow journalism, and ethical guidelines. Additionally, there was a special discussion on entrepreneurship development aimed at encouraging higher secondary level students.
Distinguished speakers included Ram Prasad Dahal, General Secretary of the Federation of Nepali Journalists; Anil Thapa, Ward Chairperson of Ward No. 9, Gokarneshwor Municipality; Mohan Gautam, Project Head of SOLVE Nepal; the school's Vice Principal; Plus Two Coordinator Bandana Ghimire; Chairperson of the School Management Committee Gaya Upadhyay; former Chairperson of the Press Council Bhawani Baral; Kanti Nupane; Engineer Naresh Pokharel; and Sabina Gyawali. The program was moderated by Kanti Nupane, Vice President of the Press Council Kathmandu Branch and a journalist.
This training provided students with essential knowledge and skills related to media and entrepreneurship, which are expected to contribute significantly to their personal and professional development.
SOLVE Nepal hosted a successful Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) on
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in Hotel Aryal, Newbaneshwor, Kathmandu.
This program aimed to equip students with the latest advancements in
agricultural technology and gather valuable feedback on their innovative
platform, NepaliKrishi.com, its accompanying mobile application,
Nepalikrishi and Training Module. Over 50 participants from four
different colleges – HICAST (Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences
and Technology/हिमालयन कलेज अफ एग्रिकल्चरल साइन्सेज एण्ड टेक्नोलोजी )
College, Swastik College, Madan Ashrit Memorial Polytechnic Institute,
and Nepal Mega College – actively participated in the program. The
breakdown of participants is as follows:
HICAST College: 22 students (13 girls, 9 boys)
Swastik College: 10 students (5 girls, 5 boys)
Madan Ashrit Memorial Polytechnic Institute: 10 students (6 girls, 4
boys)
Nepal Mega College: 5 students (2 girls, 3 boys)
Other colleges: 3 participants
Elevating Agricultural Practices through Technology:
The program commenced with the introduction of Solve Nepal’s mission and
ongoing initiatives by Mr. Amit Gautam. This was followed by a
presentation by Er. Naresh Pokharel on NepaliKrishi.com and the
Nepalikrishi app. He delved into the program’s aim to bridge the gap
between traditional and technology-driven agricultural practices.
Thenafter Ms. Kanti Neupane presented current training model named "ICT
in Agriculture".
Exploring the Framework of NepaliKrishi:
More than just presenting the platform, the program offered a unique
opportunity for students to experience the website, training module and
app firsthand. An interactive exhibition showcased the framework of all
platforms, allowing attendees to navigate their features and understand
their functionalities.
Gathering Valuable Feedback and Shaping the Future:
A core focus of the KSP was to gather constructive feedback from the
student participants. Through interactive sessions and open discussions,
Solve Nepal aimed to gain valuable insights on how to improve the user
experience and functionalities of website, training module and app.
These suggestions will be instrumental in shaping the future development
of the platform and ensuring it effectively meets the needs of the
Nepali agricultural community.
The program concluded with Mr. Mohan Gautam, Project Head, handing out
certificates of participation and Ms. Sabina Ghyawali and Mr. Subash
Ghimire appreciate to the all participants for their active
participation with maintain their registration record. The event was
held under the leadership of Mr. Shushil Khanal, President of Solve
Nepal. This Knowledge Sharing Program served as a testament to Solve
Nepal’s commitment to empowering future generations of agriculturalists.
By fostering engagement with the latest technologies and actively
seeking feedback, Solve Nepal is paving the way for a more informed and
innovative agricultural future in Nepal.
कृषि पेशा व्यवसाय गर्ने व्यक्तिहरुलाई सम्मान गर्न आवश्यक छ । विदेश जानेलाई त हामी खादा ओडाएर विदाई र स्वागत गर्दै अाएका छौं तर देशमै केहि गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने व्यक्तिलाई सम्मान र प्रोत्साहन गरिएन भने हाम्रो कृषिको भविष्य छैन र हामीले चाहेको स्वाधीन र सम्प्रभु अर्थतन्त्र निर्माण हुन सक्दैन भन्ने महत्न्वपूर्ण सोचका साथ विविध चुनौतिको बाबजुत कृषि पेशामा आवद्ध उत्कृष्ट युवा र महिला किसानलाई सम्मान गर्ने अभियानको दोस्रो संस्करणको स्वरुप आज हामीले ५० जना युवा र महिला किसानलाई सम्मान गर्याैं । कृषि पेशा प्रतिको युवाहरुको बढ्दो विकर्षण र कृषिको महिलाकरणको संदर्भमा यो अभियानले महत्वपूर्ण शन्देश दिने हामीले ठानेका छौं । साथै २००७ साल देखि आजसम्म विभिन्न हिसाबले किसान आन्दोलनमा योगदान पुर्याउने अग्रजहरुको सम्मानको थालनी स्वरुप आज चार जना अग्रजहरुलाई पनि गौरवका साथ अखिल नेपाल किसान महासंघले सम्मान गर्यो । सम्मानीत हुने सम्पूर्ण युवा, महिला र अग्रज किसान नेतालाई हार्दिक बधाई तथा शुभकामना ।