Dr. Deepak Raj Paudel
Professor- Pokhara University, Nepal
deepakpaudel@pusob.edu.np/ deepakpaudel1974@gmail.com
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=p1TqOgoAAAAJ&hl=en
Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Deepak_Paudel5
Academia: https://pokhara.academia.edu/DeepakRajPaudel
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4524-1372
(CV can be found at https://pusob.edu.np/index.php/?r=members/memberdetails&id=13)
Areas of Study
Statistics, Population, Health Education Research, Health Economics and Public Health
Summary
Development professional with more than 25 years of experience in capacity building and research funded by various donors such as UNFPA and UNDP. Possess strong technical expertise especially in research projects (planning, design, and implementation). Written and oral communication skills of English and Nepali.
Education- Academic Courses
- PhD (Specialization- Development Studies), Kathmandu University, Nepal in 2020 (Title-Utilization of Health Services and Health Care Expenditure: A Case of Social Health Insurance Program in Nepal).
- MA (Population & Reproductive Health Research), Mahidol University, Thailand in 2006 (Title of Master’s Thesis- Women’s Autonomy and Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Nepal).
- MSc (Statistics), Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 1998(Central Department of Statistics, Kathmandu, Nepal).
- BSc (Statistics, Mathematics & Physics), Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 1995 (Trichandra Multiple Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal).
- ISc (Major in Physics), Tribhuvan University, Nepal in 1992 (Amrit Science College, Kathmandu, Nepal).
- SLC (School Level Certificate), SLC Board, Nepal in 1990 (Siddhartha Vanasthali School, Kathmandu, Nepal).
Education- Non Academic Short Term Training Courses
- Faculty Development Programmme (FDP), Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India in 2002-03.
- Demographic Techniques and Application of Software Packages, International Institute of Population Sciences, Mumbai, India in 2004.
Professional Job Experience
- Working as a full-time permanent faculty member (currently Professor at School of Business) in different constituent schools (School of Business, School of Development & Social Sciences & School of Health Sciences) of Pokhara University, one of the government universities in Nepal, since 12th November, 2000. The responsibilities of this job are teaching, training and research for PhD, Master & Bachelor Level Students in the field of Statistics & Data Analysis, Population Studies, Econometrics, Reproductive Health, Research Methodology and so on.
- Professor (2022 and onwards)
- Associate Professor/Reader (2015 to 2021) and
- Lecturer (2000 to 2014).
- Chief- Planning and Program Division - Pokhara University, Nepal (4th June 2021- 3rd June 2025).
- Focal Person/Program Head (2004 to 2008)- Population, Gender and Development Program, Pokhara University, Nepal. This job includes close monitoring and supervision of the Master in Population, Gender and Development (MPGD) program, teaching core courses as well as allied subjects like contemporary population, gender and reproductive health, development studies, Statistics, Research Methodology etc for master level students. Also worked as a member of curriculum development committee of MPGD and worked as a focal person between PU and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Nepal.
- Worked as a Statistician (August 1999 to July 2000) at National Planning Commission, Singadarbar Kathamandu for one year.
Article Publications in the Journals
SCImago Journal Q1 (Indexed Journal)
- Paudel, D. R. (2019). Catastrophic health expenditure: An experience from health insurance program in Nepal. Emerging Science Journal, 3(5), 327–336. https://doi.org/10.28991/esj-2019-01195 (An Italian Publication)
SCImago Journal Q2 (Indexed Journal)
- Bhattarai, P. C., Paudel, D. R., et al. (2022). Prevalence of Early Marriage and Its Underlying Causes in Nepal: A Mixed Methods Study. Social Sciences, 11(4), 177. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci11040177 (MDPI-A Publication from Switzerland)
SCImago Journal Q3 (Indexed Journal)
- Paudel, D. R. (2019). Factors affecting enrollment in government health insurance program in Kailali District. Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 17(44), 288–293.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31735937/(A Publication of Nepal Health Research Council)
Referred /Peer Reviewed Journal (Includes Nepjol Indexed Peer Reviewed Journal)
- Paudel, D. R., et al. (2021). Socioeconomic Determinants of Employment and Further Study Status of University Graduates: Evidence from a Higher Educational Institute of Nepal. Quest Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 3(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3126/qjmss.v3i1.37575 (Rated by JPPS).
- Paudel, D. R. (2020). Determinants of Self-Reported Illness: An Experience from Social Health Insurance Program in Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Insurance and Social Security, 3(3), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.3126/njiss.v3i3.36457 (Two stars rated by JPPS) .
- Paudel, D. R. (2019). Factors affecting health care expenditure in the first piloted government health insurance program district of Nepal. Journal of Management and Development Studies , 29, 45–60. http://www.nasc.org.np/journal/factors-affecting-health-care-expenditure-first-piloted-government-health-insurance-program
- Paudel, D. R. (2019). Role of education in health care decision making in Nepal: evidence from a cross-sectional survey. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, 9(1), 34–40. https://doi.org/10.37107/jhas.7
- Paudel, D. R. (2016). Effect of public expenditures on literacy and poverty: evidences from Nepal. Participation: A Nepalese Journal of Participatory Development, 17, 89–98. https://nepan.org.np/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/participation_vol_17.pdf (A Publication of Nepal Participatory Action Network (NEPAN), Kathmandu, Nepal).
- Paudel, D. R. (2016). Effects of public spending on poverty and human development: macro-level evidences from districts of Nepal. Nepalese Journal of Economic Studies , 3(1), 44–54 ( A Publication of the Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Padma Kanya Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal).
- Paudel, D. R. (2016). Does mother’s group involvement empower women? evidences from highly developed districts of rural setting of western development region of Nepal. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Development , 1(1), 36–53.
- Paudel, D. R. (2016). Do women’s land rights promote their empowerment? evidences from rural part of western development region of Nepal. Journal of Management and Health Sciences, 1(2), 34–45.
- Paudel, D. R. (2016). Entrepreneurship skills among rural entrepreneurs in Prabat district of Nepal. Journal of Business and Social Science ,1(3), 17–29 (A Publication of Department of Research, Hetauda School of Management and Social Science).
- Paudel, D. R. (2013). Attitude on premarital sex, marriage and family size among adolescents in Pokhara valley. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, 3(1), 60–63. https://pushas.edu.np/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/JHAS-Vol-3-No-1-2013-P-60-63.pdf (A Publication of School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Nepal)
- Paudel, D. R. (2012). What Determines Housewives' Self-esteem. The Journal of Pokhara University, 1 (1), 45-50.
- Paudel, D. R. (2011). Determinants of antenatal care service utilization in Nepal. Himalayan Scientific Journal , 4, 57–66 (A Publication of Institute of Science and Technology, Prithivi Narayan Campus, TU, Nepal)
- Paudel, D. R., & Malla, T. B. (2011). Women’s managerial level involvement in tourism sector in Pokhara. The Nepalese Journal of Business Studies , 7(1), 39–52. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnbs.v7i1.6402 (A Publication of Department of Management, Prithivi Narayan Campus, TU, Nepal).
- Bhattarai, L. N., & Paudel, D. R. (2011). Impact of economic factors on decision making power of rural Nepalese women entrepreneurs. Economic Journal of Nepal , 34(4–136), 261–275. https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/EJON/article/view/10193 (A Publication of Central Department of Economics, TU, Kathmandu, Nepal)
- Paudel, D. R., & Yadav, U. S. (2011). Employment status of management graduates. PACE: The Journal of Business and Management , 3(1), 1–14 ( A Publication of School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University, Nepal).
- Paudel, D. R. (2010). Housewives self-esteem and their husbands’ success: A comparative study among the various caste groups in Pokhareli women. Himalayan Journal of Sociology and Anthropology , 4, 61–76. https://doi.org/10.3126/hjsa.v4i0.4668 (A Publication of Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Prithivi Narayan Campus, Tribhuwan University, Nepal) (Rated by JPPS).
- Paudel, D. R., & Bhattarai, B. R. (2010). Entrepreneurship ability in western region of Nepal. PACE: The Journal of Business and Management, 2(1), 11–29. ( A Publication of School of Busines, Pokhara University, Nepal)
- Paudel, D. R., & Pitakmahaket, O. (2010). Utilization of maternal health services in Nepal. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, 1(1), 28–37. https://pushas.edu.np/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/JHAS-Vol-1-2010-7.pdf (A Publication of School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Nepal).
Research Reports
- Paudel, D. R., Rana, S. JBR., Sharma, S. (2025). "Perception towards Online Teaching-Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Faculties of Higher Educational Institutions in Nepal". Submitted to University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal.
- Paudel, Deepak Raj et. al (2019). “Management Graduates of School of Business of Pokhara University-2018: A Tracer Study Research Project Report" Submitted to UGC, Nepal.
- Paudel, Deepak Raj et. al (2019). “Management Graduates of School of Business of Pokhara University-2017: A Tracer Study Research Project Report" Submitted to UGC, Nepal.
- Paudel, Deepak Raj, Gurung, Santosh Kumar, Chhetri, Shanti Devi (2013). “Determinants of Women Empowerment in Rural Setting of Western Development Region of Nepal", Submitted to University Grants Commission, Nepal.
- Paudel, Deepak Raj et. al. (2010). “Management Graduates of School of Business of Pokhara University: A Tracer Study Research Report”, Submitted to UGC, Nepal/ Pokhara University.
- Paudel, Deepak Raj (2006). “Women’s Autonomy and Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Nepal: Results from Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2001" Submitted to Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University, Thailand ( A Master's Level Thesis)
- Paudel Deepak Raj & Aryal, Ram Prasad (2005). “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of School Going Adolescents in Kaski District: Submitted to UNFPA Nepal/ Pokhara University.
- Paudel, Deepak Raj (2004). “Housewives Self -esteem and their Husbands’ Success: A Comparative Study among the Various Caste Groups in Pokhareli Women”, Submitted to UNFPA Nepal/ Pokhara University.
Book Publications
- Business Statistics for Management, Asmita Publication, Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2024 (Co-author)
- Data Analysis and Modeling, Asmita Publication Pvt. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2024 (Co-author)
- Fundamental of Business Statistics, Shabdartha Publication, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2010 (Co-author).
Research Project Experience
- Principal Investigator –"Perception towards Online Teaching-Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Faculties of Higher Educational Institutions in Nepal" A Faculty Research Grant awarded by UGC, Nepal (2021-22).
- Team Leader– Tracing Study Research Project, School of Business of Pokhara University funded by UGC Nepal (2018, 2017, and 2010).
- Principal Investigator – "Determinants of Women Empowerment in Rural Setting of Western Development Region of Nepal" A Faculty Research Grant awarded by UGC, Nepal (2012-13).
- Principal Investigator- “Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of School Going Adolescents in Kaski District” funded by UNFPA, Nepal (2005).
- Principal Investigator-“Housewives Self-esteem and their Husbands’ Success: A Comparative Study among the Various Caste Groups in Pokhareli Women” funded by UNFPA, Nepal (2004).
Conference/ Seminar Paper Presentations
- Presented a Paper “Reviewing the Relationship between Education and Health: What do We Know? What Next?” in Second International Conference on Transformative Education Research and Sustainable Development Jointly organized by Kathmandu University and University of East Anglia in Dulikhel, Nepal. 6-8 October, 2018.
- Presented a Paper “Enrollment in Social Health Insurance in the First Piloted District of Nepal: Need of Hour of Health Insurance Components in Management Education” in International Seminar on Redefining Management Education in Nepal organized by Lumbini Banijya Campus, TU in Butwal, Nepal, 16-17 November, 2018.
- Presented a paper “Enrollment in Government Health Insurance in the First Piloted District of Nepal” in Fifth National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal: Research for Equity and Development in the Federal Context organized by Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) in Kathmandu, Nepal. 10-12 April, 2019.
- Presented a Paper “Catastrophic Health Expenditure in the First Social Health Insurance Program District of Nepal” in International Conference on Health Engineering in Disaster organized by Faculty of Science and Technology, Pokhara University and supported by University Grants Commission of Nepal in Pokhara, Nepal. 1-3 May, 2019.
- Presented a Paper “Health Care Expenditure in the First Government Health Insurance Program District of Nepal” in International Conference on Current Status of Cross Disciplinary Research in Statistical Science jointly organized by Department of Statistics, Prithvi Narayan Campus and University Grants Commission of Nepal in Pokhara, Nepal. 8-9 May, 2019.
- Presented a Paper “Household Catastrophic Expenditure for Health Care: Evidence from the First Piloted Health Insurance Program District of Nepal” in International Conference on Sustainable Development organized by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Pokhara University in Pokhara, Nepal. 28-30 June, 2019.
- Presented a Paper “Determinants of antenatal care services utilization in Nepal” in Western Development Regional Dissemination Seminar/Workshop on Research Findings organized by Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC). 26 August, 2013. Can be accessed from http://library.nhrc.gov.np:8080/nhrc/handle/123456789/521
Research Grants Awards
- Received a Faculty Research Grant Award from University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal as a Principal Investigator on " Perception towards Online Teaching-Learning during Covid-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Faculties of Higher Educational Institutions in Nepal" in 2021.
- Received a PhD fellowship Award from University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal in 2017 (Award No: PhD-73/74-Edu-01). Title: Utilization of Health Services and Health Care Expenditure in Nepal.
- Received a Faculty Research Grant Award from University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal as a Principal Investigator on "Determinants of Women Empowerment in Rural Setting of Western Development Region of Nepal" in 2013.
Some Other Expertise
- Expertise in data analysis packages such as R, STATA, SPSS and EXCEL
- Expertise in data entry package such as CSPro. So, I can handle the household or company level data as well. Excel and SPSS are only suitable for the data entry of individual level data.
- Expertise in various Econometric Models such as Binary Logistic Regression, Multinomial Regression, Ordered Regression, Limited Dependent Variable, Tobit Regression, Heckman Selection Model, Quantile Regression, Time Series Econometrics, Panel Data Model etc.
- Survey designer both from sampling and questionnaire construction perspectives.
- Resource Person (Trainer): Analyzing Data using Stata for College Level Teachers organized by Informatics College, Pokhara. 24-26 July, 2019.
- Resource Person (Trainer) - Proposal Writing for College Teachers jointly organized by National Academy of Science and Technology, Dhangadhi, Kailali and UGC Nepal 8-10 June, 2019.
- Resource Person (Trainer): Online Resources in Research in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodology Training jointly organized by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and PU and UGC Nepal. 14th May, 2019.
- Attended “Doctoral Workshop on Participatory Research” organized by School of Education, Kathmandu University, Nepal on 27th January, 2017.
- Resource Person (Trainer)- Data Collection, Data Analysis and Reporting Skills for NGO representatives working in the field of Child Rights organized by Civil Society Alliance for Child Rights in South Asia implemented by Child Welfare Scheme Nepal (CWSN) at Gorkha, and Kathamandu, Nepal (April,2013)
- Conducted one-week workshop on Applied Research Methodology organized by School of Business, Pokhara University at Pokhara, Nepal (June, 2012). Key Resource Person: Prof. Dr. Gyan Pradhan, Eastern Kentucky University, USA.
- Participated in a seminar “Total Quality Management” Jointly organized by UGC, Nepal and Central Department of Management, TU, Nepal at Kathmandu, Nepal (July, 2010).
- Participated in a workshop “Case Writing and Case Method of Teaching” Jointly organized by UGC, Nepal and School of Business, Pokhara University at Pokhara, Nepal (November, 2009). Key Resource Person: Prof. Dr. M.R. Dixit, Indian Institute of Management, Ahemedabad (IIMA), India.
- Resource Person (Trainer) - One Week Workshop of Research Methodology for College Teachers organized by University Grant Commission (UGC- Nepal), and School of Business, Pokhara University at Pokhara Nepal (December 2008)
- Completed one-week training workshop on Humanitarianism and Crisis Management jointly organized by United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFO) and the Living Peace and Daily Justice Institute-Kathmandu at Pokhara Nepal (February 2008).
- Participated the training course on Participatory Peace- Conflict Assessment (PPCA) organized by Institute for Conflict Management Peace & Development (ICPD) from July 18-20, 2005, Nepalgunj.
- Resource person (Trainer) - Thesis writing workshop for Master Level Students organized by Sociology and Anthropology Department, Prithivi Narayan Campus, Pokhara Nepal (February 2004)
- Completed two-week training of Professional Writing in English at Pokhara University from 11 August 2002 to 23 August 2002 organized by Pokhara University, Nepal
- Completed a training of One Week Courses in Econometrics held at Kirtipur, Kathamandu, Nepal jointly organized by the Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA), Tribhuvan University and the University of Bergan, Norway, for the period of 5th November to 9th November 2001
- Completed a Ten Weeks Training Programme in Computer from 30th March to 30th July 2001 from NIIT computer center, Mahendrapul, Pokhara, Nepal.
- Orientation Programme for Statistician from 11th September 2000 to 15th September 2000 held at National Planning Commission, Singhadarbar, Kathamandu, Nepal
- Assessment Workshop for Teachers conducted by the educational testing Centre of the University of New South Wales Sydney, Australia, August 1998) held at Lalitpur, Nepal.
Supervision of Some of the Masters Level Thesis
- "Factors Influencing Share Price in Nepal" carried out by Ms. Sony Kumari Chaudhary for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: February 15, 2022).
- “Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction from ATM Services in Pokhara Valley: A Case of Nepalese Commercial Banks” carried out by Ms. Geeta Gurung for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: February 07, 2019).
- “Impact of Organizational Justice on Employee Retention in Public and Private Hospitals of Pokhara Valley” carried out by Ms. Rita Poudel for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: February 12, 2020).
- “Domestic Consumption of Distilled Water in Nepal: A Case Study of Damauli City” carried out by Ms. Manju Ale for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: January 05, 2019).
- “Quality of Work Life: A Tool for Enhancing Employee’s Wellbeing in Nepalese Commercial Banks” carried out by Ms. Sangeeta Timalsena for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: March 14, 2019).
- “Employees Recruitment and Selection Practices in Food Industry of Pokhara Valley” carried out by Mr. Sanjay Khadka for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: September 13, 2019).
- “Out of Pocket Health Expenditure in Tertiary Hospital of Gandaki Province, Nepal: A Comparative Study among Insured and Uninsured” carried out by Mr. Gautam Sunar for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: December 18, 2019)
- “Factors affecting Bank Selection by the Customers of Dhangadhi” carried out by Ms. Manisha Bohara for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: February 10, 2020).
- “Women Empowerment through Microfinance in Nepal” carried out by Ms. Sarita Baral for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: October 25, 2019 ).
- “E-Recruitment and Job-Seekers’ Perception: An Impact Analysis of This Intention to Pursue the Jobs” carried out by Mr. Sushant Batajoo for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: Janaury 13, 2020)
- “Induction Practices and Employees Commitment in Nepalese Organizations” carried out by Mr. Sunil Shrestha for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara Viva Date: Janaury 13, 2020)
- “Adoption of New Technology in Supply Chain Management: A Survey of Nepalese Organizations” carried out by Mr. Rajan Shrestha for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: July 20, 2020).
- “Factors Affecting Consumer Awareness and Price Premium of Organic Products in Pokhara” carried out by Mr. Ram Prasad Timilsina for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: January 4, 2013)
- “Investment Portfolio of Commercial Banks in Nepal” carried out by Ms. Neena Shrestha” for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: June 13, 2013)
- “Social Networking and Entrepreneurship in Pokhara” carried out by Mr. Nikesh Prasad Karmacharya for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: January 30, 2013)
- “Impact of Remittance on Standard of Living of Excluded Families” carried out by Ms. Shanti Devi Chhetri for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: January 4, 2013).
- “Work Life Balance of Working Women's in Commercial Banks of Pokhara” carried out by Ms. Sita Chhetri for the degree of Master of Business Administration from School of Business, Faculty of Management Studies, Pokhara University (Viva Date: August 5, 2014).
- Decision Making Power of Rural Women: A Case Study of MEDEP in Parbat District” carried out by Ms. Binu Kumari Gurung, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Masters in Population, Gender and Development (MPGD)-2009, Pokhara University.
- “Socioeconomic Status of Disabled People in Pokhara, Nepal” carried out by Mr. Radha Krishna Dhamala, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Masters in Population, Gender and Development (MPGD)-2009, Pokhara University.
- “Women's Skilled Participation in Tourism Industry: A Case of Pokhara” carried out by Mr. Tek Bahadur Malla, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Masters in Population, Gender and Development (MPGD)-2008, Pokhara University.
- “Determinants of Maternal Health Service Utilization in Nepal: Results from Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2006” carried out by Ms. Jwala Lamichhane, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Masters in Population, Gender and Development (MPGD)-2008, Pokhara University.
- “Prevalence of Household Level Gender Discrimination: A Study among the School Going Adolescents in Vhalam VDC of Kaski, Nepal” carried out by Mr. Anil Paudel, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Masters in Population, Gender and Development (MPGD)-2008, Pokhara University.
- “Factors Influencing Entrepreneurship Ability: A Case Study of Parbat District, Nepal” carried out by Ms. Gyanu Maya Pun, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Masters in Population, Gender and Development (MPGD)-2007, Pokhara University.
- “Fertility Situation in Semi-Urban Setting of Nepal” carried out by Mr. Buddhi Prasad Neupane, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Masters in Population, Gender and Development (MPGD)-2007, Pokhara University.
Awards and Membership
- Faculty Research Grant Award from University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal as a Principal Investigator in 2021.
- PhD Fellowship Award from University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal in 2017.
- Faculty Research Grant Award from University Grants Commission (UGC), Nepal as a Principal Investigator in 2013.
- Educational Award – Ministry of Education, Nepal (2008).
- Executive Council Member, Pokhara University, Nepal (2012 - 2015).
- Senate Member, Pokhara University, Pokhara Nepal chaired by Prime Minister of Nepal (2012- 2015). Prime Minister is the Chancellor of Pokhara University
- Senate Member, Pokhara University, Nepal chaired by Prime Minister of Nepal (2008-2011).
- Subject Committee Member, Population Gender and Development, Pokhara University, Nepal (2004-2015)
- Subject Committee Member, Development & Social Engineering, Pokhara University, Nepal (2009 -2025)
- Subject Committee Member, Management, Pokhara University, Nepal (2012 -2025)
- Research Committee Member, School of Development & Social Engineering and School of Business, Pokhara University (2010 -2014).
- Elected President- Pokhara University Teacher’s Association (PUTA), Pokhara, Nepal 2007-2009.