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The Story Behind the Project: From Classroom to Field ( Lamjung)

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Photo:  Project Supervisor Er. Imjal Sukupayo at top and Hem,Ganesh,Nirjala,Raj, Biswas from left to right  Our Journey of Final Year Project: Kisedi Khola Small Hydropower Project Completing a Final Year Project is one of the most memorable and defining moments for every engineering student. For us, the journey of Kisedi Khola Small Hydropower Project (4.35 MW), Lamjung was not only about technical learning but also about teamwork, sleepless nights, field experiences, and life-long lessons. I want to share the story of how we started, struggled, learned, and finally completed this beautiful chapter of our engineering life. Why Hydropower Project? When it came to choosing a project, we could have gone with structures, buildings, water supply, or bridges. But hydropower stood out because it combines everything — hydrological analysis, structural aspects, estimation, and multiple software applications. Another reason was my personal interest. While traveling home or during class...

Exploring Panitar, Ilam – A 3-Day Field Experience as a Civil Engineer

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Presenting about Panitar in Hotel G Ramayana, Kathmandu  In 2025, I had the opportunity to participate in the Tourism Project Showcase (TOPS) organized by Alison Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. Along with my teammates, we selected Panitar, Ilam as our project site for a unique and sustainable tourism development idea. As a Civil Engineering student, this was a great chance to apply what I had learned in class—subjects like Surveying, Planning & Management, and Rural Infrastructure Development—to a real-world context.   3-Day Field Visit to Panitar We conducted a 3-day field visit to Panitar and surrounding areas of Deumai Municipality. Using the SW Maps mobile app, we mapped the site and did a basic topographical survey to understand land slope, terrain, access roads, and existing land use patterns. During our fieldwork, we met: Mr. Phurba Tamang , former Ward Chairperson, who gave us detailed information about government land, community-shared land (Puwwamai), and privately owned l...