5.2 Donation to the National Innovation Center (2023)
The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has made a significant contribution to the National Innovation Center (NIC) by donating materials worth NPR 63 Lakhs 9 thousand 72 Rupees on March 23, 2023. This donation reflects NRNA’s ongoing commitment to social partnership and support for national development initiatives. The contributions are aimed at enhancing NIC’s innovative projects and facilitating the restoration of the Agriculture Tools Factory in Birgunj, which is vital for local manufacturing and provides essential tools and equipment to support agricultural activities in the region. It includes Previous donation of NPR 12Lakhs 87 thousand 5 hundreds 80 made in June 2022. This financial backing not only aids in reviving local manufacturing capabilities but also symbolizes the collaborative efforts in rebuilding Nepal. The NRNA’s support is a crucial step toward fostering innovation and strengthening the agricultural sector in the country.
5.3 Baitreshwari Basic School Construction (2024)
In The newly constructed building of Baitreshwari Basic School has been officially handed over through a joint initiative by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) and IOWA USA. The construction of the school building was made possible with financial support worth RS. 56 lakhs 95 thousand 2 hundred 99 Paisa from IOWA USA technical assistance from Mass Consult Pvt. Ltd., and coordination by the NRNA. During the event, educational materials were also distributed to 40 students in the presence of the association’s president and other officials.
5.4 Distribution of Mattresses to Students in Sindhupalchok (2024)
NRNA distributed 40 mattresses worth 2 lakhs 40 thousand to students at Bal Shiksha Secondary School, enhancing the living conditions of residential students and improving their learning environment.
NRNA TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES PROJECT
Background
Vast majorities of Nepali people do not have access to libraries because Nepal does not have a library system supported by the government. The connection between a nation’s development and opportunity to its citizens to access well stocked active libraries is well established. The lack of access to libraries (and quality education) is one of the primary reasons for the state of our nation.
In keeping with Non- Resident Nepali Association’s (NRNA) mission to participate in Nepal’s socio economic development, in 2007, the Non-Resident Nepali Association publicly declared its intention to assist in the development of public libraries in the country and adopted “ Public Libraries” (here after called the Project) has one of its charity projects. The “Nepal Library Foundation (NLF)”, a charity established by Nepalis in Canada, was appointed to implement the Project. In the last seven years, with NLF’s efforts, the Project has established its footprint in over 35 locations across the country. Nepal’s fist digital library (e-pustakalaya) established under the Project is up and running. Over 26,000 people access e- pustakalaya every month. The Project is one of our most successful Charity projects, yet its performance has never been formally assessed.
NRNA has set up a Task Force (TF) to rectify this situation. The TF is mandated to review the performance of the Project and consider a way forward to enhance its effectiveness. For the purpose of the review the objectives of a library will be considered to be the following:
(Based on UNESCO, 1994)
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