Biotechnology Society of Nepal (BSN) (Nepali: जैविक प्रविधि संस्था नेपाल) is an apolitical, non-government, non-profit organization motivated for promotion of Biotechnology in Nepal and beyond.
Objectives To introduce, promote and propagate the use of biotechnology by encouraging basic and applied research and disseminating their results for sustainable development of the populace. To garner, compile and disseminate the information related to biotechnology in Nepal. To publish books, journals, memoirs and reports based on biotechnology To bring collaboration and cooperation between scientific societies and academic institutions of the country with international societies for promotion of interaction among research workers within and outside the country. To procure and manage funds and grants for the promotion of research and development of biotechnology. To study on physical and biological resources in Nepal and to develop suitable technological adroitness for their extraction and utilization. To develop a platform for integration of all students, research workers, scientists, academicians, entrepreneurs, policy makers, university biology teaching faculties and others interested in biotechnology for overall development of the country.
Publications Biotechnology Society of Nepal publishes the Nepal Journal of Biotechnology as a scientific journal.
Founders Mr. Saroj Ghimire, President (2007 to 2014)
Executive Board members Mr. Nabin Narayan Munkarmi, President Mr. Kushal Shrestha, Vice President Mr. Dinesh Giri, Secretary Ms. Nisha Kiran Shrestha, Treasurer Mr. Binayak Raj Pandey, Executive Member Ms. Samikshya Kandel, Executive Member Mr. Puskar Thapa, Executive Member
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External links Official website