ABOUT THE ACADEMY
Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is an autonomous institution founded by the Gandaki Province Government under the “Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology Act 2076” in 2020. The head office is situated in Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal.
The academy brings together multidisciplinary stakeholders for executing activities related to Science, Technology, and Innovations (STI) to create a suitable atmosphere for research and innovations in Gandaki Province. Furthermore, the academy also promotes the skills and knowledge of youths, scientists, and technicians for preparing them to lead the STI sector in Gandaki Province, while contributing toward sustainable utilization of resources and holistic development of Gandaki Province through research and innovation in science and technology.
VISION AND GOAL
GPAST envisions becoming an apex platform for researchers, academicians, innovators, and entrepreneurs for multidisciplinary research and development in the field of science and technology in Gandaki Province.
VISION AND GOAL
GPAST envisions becoming an apex platform for researchers, academicians, innovators, and entrepreneurs for multidisciplinary research and development in the field of science and technology in Gandaki Province.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
GPAST is endowed with four primary objectives:
i) development of knowledge, skills, and expertise in the field of science and technology,
ii)sustainable utilization of natural resources to improve the livelihood of Nepalese people,
iii) promotion of research culture and support of research-oriented education, and
iv) to develop a linkage between STI with developmental works and services.
In order to achieve the objectives, the academy conducts various activities related to STI such as the development and transfer of technology thus increasing the productivity of daily consumable and export quality goods, assisting the provincial government in developing quality testing criteria for the aforementioned products, leading research and studies in priority areas of Gandaki Province, and linking them to sustainable development goals. The academy also identifies indigenous technology and knowledge, and natural resources prevailing in the Gandaki province for their promotion, development, and sustainable utilization.
In addition, GPAST also collaborates with other institutions, promotes the participation of individuals and private sectors, provides grants and fellowships to institutes, groups or individuals and receives assistance from other institutes for the development of science and technology. GPAST is also entitled to publish journals, books, bulletins, or informational materials; and to organize local, regional or global conferences, meetings, and symposiums related to STI. Likewise, this academy can act as a policy think tank to assist the provincial government to make decisions about the utilization of cutting-edge technologies. Apart from these, the GPAST can conduct required activities in order to achieve its objectives.