Int'l Women in Engineering Day celebrated in Nepal

Lalitpur, June 23: On the occasion of the International Women in Engineering Day, the Rural Access Programme (RAP3) – a joint project of the government and the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID) – organised a photo exhibition of women engineers in Nepal.

Organised at the Nepal Engineers’ Association (NEA) office at Pulchowk, the exhibition included photos and sayings of the Nepali women engineers from various fields such as computer, architect, civil and electronic.

One of the major attraction of the exhibition was the photo of the first women engineer of Nepal, Shanti Malla.

“We have tried to present their opinion on engineering field. This is the first time we are celebrating this Day in Nepal,” said Ayasta Pokharel, a graduate engineer at RAP3.

The exhibition showcased 40 photos of female engineers, their work and portraits. British ambassador to Nepal Richard Morris inaugurated the exhibition amidst a programme.

The International Women in Engineering Day takes place on 23 June annually.

This day is organised to cherish the achievements of women engineers and to draw attention of society on the careers in engineers and technical roles for women.

NEA and UK’s Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) supported the programme.