NeFE bids Farewell

Nepalese Forum in Ehime (NeFE) organized a program to bid farewell to Nepalese students graduating from the Ehime University on 15 March 2009. The formal session was conducted in the discussion room of the main library building of Ehime University that was followed by the luncheon at Tokyu Hotel. First half of the program included the brief sharing of the research conducted by the graduating student during his/her course of study in Japan. A token of memory was granted to students including spouse and their children.

The program started with the welcome remarks by Mr. Arjun Shrestha, Secretary, NeFE. Brief sharing of the research followed the welcome remarks. Mr. Achyut Nainabasti who received Ph.D degree from Graduate School of Agricultural Science talked briefly about his research on rice production and marketing system with special reference to Chitwan district of Nepal. The paper attempted to analyze the situation of rice production, efficiency of the farmers in production and distribution; and problems encountered in context of Nepal. The paper has also made comparative analysis of the production and marketing system of Japan and has recommended prospects for Nepal, he said.

Mr. Bhoj Raj Pantha was the next speaker. He has been awarded Doctoral Degree in Engineering from the Graduate School of Science and Engineering. He said his research at Ehime University dealt with road infrastructure and landslide in context of Nepal with particular case studies from Nepal. His research dealt with both new road construction mainly GIS model for roadway route selection and maintenance of existing highways. He considered Kathmandu – Hetauda section as the study area for roadway route optimization model and certain stretch of Prthivi and Mugling – Narayanghat highways (from Jogimara to Jugedi Bazar) as the study area for highway maintenance prioritization model. He said the research has rather opened up a way for further research in these fields. He expressed his commitment to continue working on it contributing on the sustainable development of the country.

Ms. Ava Khatri shared briefly about her research on usage of fly ash as a supplementary environment friendly means of concrete construction. She completed Master Course from the Graduate School of Science and Engineering. Her research analyzed the strengths and drawbacks of the flyash.

The program continued with the handing of the token of memory to the graduating students, and their family members. Ms. Sharaswoti Bharati, President, NeFE granted a token of memory and flower bouquet.

The program invited Mr. Ranjan Kumar Dahal as a guest. Ms. Bharati bestowed him a flower bouquet as a token of farewell for his successful accomplishment of Ph.D degree from Kagawa University.

Mr. Pashupati Poudel expressed the words of appreciation to the friends who are graduating in this session of March 09. He appreciated their effort and perseverance to accomplish the academic career in the Ehime University and wished them a successful future.

Mr. Netra Prakash Bhandary, Advisor, NeFE highlighted on the importance of being in the community sharing what he has learnt from his 11years journey in Japan. He urged for the same solidarity and cooperation in order to pursue ourselves towards a good society and professional enhancement.
The first session concluded with the vote of thanks from Ms. Bharati. The entire program was facilitated by Ms. Manita Timilsina.A total of 22 participants were present at the program.

Farewell program is one of the events NeFE organizes annually. It aims at enhancing social relations and solidarity among Nepalese residing in Matsuyama.