15th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on November 30, 2024 (B.S.
2081/08/15) at Krystal Food Cafe, Machachowk, Shankhamul, Kathmandu. The AGM ratified
the annual progress report and statutory audit report presented by the Chairperson of the
company. In addition, the AGM appointed an independent auditor to conduct the statutory audit
for the fiscal year 2080/81. The meeting also endorsed the budget and annual plan for the fiscal
year 2081/82. To enhance the visibility of the organization, Rupantaran Nepal (RN) designed
and distributed caps featuring the RN logo to all participants in attendance. The AGM also
endorsed the idea of investment as share to like minded organization as mandated to the
company.

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Annual Retreat-2024

Rupantaran Nepal organized its Annual Retreat Program on June 28–29, 2024, at Hotel Awana
in Thaiba ,Lalitpur. The event brought together 32 members and core staff in a setting designed
to foster reflection, team building, and renewed strategic focus. This two-day program served as
a meaningful opportunity to strengthen interpersonal relationships, revisit the organization’s
achievements, and chart a collective path forward.
The retreat began with informal activities that helped break the ice and build solidarity among
participants. The evening featured engaging games like Bingo, as well as music and dance,
creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. These moments of connection laid the foundation for
deeper discussions on the second day.
Day two began with a short hike around the scenic surroundings of the retreat venue, followed
by a series of team-building exercises. A key session led by Mr. Gopal Kafle guided participants
through a strategic reflection on the organization’s journey, challenges, and future aspirations.
CEO Mr. Sohan Lal Shrestha presented an overview of Rupantaran Nepal’s 14-year history,
showcasing major milestones and the organization’s impact over the years.
Participants shared their reflections on what makes Rupantaran Nepal strong, highlighting its
diverse and experienced membership, commitment to social change, strong teamwork, and
trusted reputation. At the same time, they identified areas for improvement, including internal
communication, member engagement, proposal development, and enhancing the organization’s
online presence.
As the retreat concluded, several action points were agreed upon. These included revisiting and
refining RN’s vision and strategic plan, forming thematic committees to improve collaboration,
enhancing digital outreach, and making the annual retreat a regular feature of the organizational
calendar.
The retreat left members feeling more connected and motivated, reinforcing a shared sense of
purpose and a commitment to collective growth. It marked not only a moment of reflection but
also a renewed beginning for the journey ahead.

14th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on December 2, 2023 (B.S.
2080/08/16) at Hotel Aryal, Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The AGM ratified the annual progress
report and the statutory audit report presented by the Board of Directors. Additionally, the
meeting appointed an independent auditor to conduct the statutory audit for the fiscal year
2079/80. The AGM also included a discussion on organizing an annual retreat program for the
general members of Rupantaran Nepal

13th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on December 10, 2022 (B.S.
2079/08/24) at Hotel Aryal, Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Nagendra
Prasad Yadav, with welcome remarks delivered by Board Member Krishna Prasad Yadav.
During the AGM, the Chief Executive Officer, on behalf of the Board of Directors, presented the
annual progress report and highlighted the achievements of the past year. Additionally, the
Senior Admin-Finance Officer presented the independent audit report and proposed budget for
the upcoming fiscal year. The AGM ratified both the annual progress report and the statutory
audit report as presented by the Board of Directors. Furthermore, the meeting appointed an
independent auditor to conduct the statutory audit for the fiscal year 2079/80.

12th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) successfully held on 20 November, 2021 (B.S 2078/
08/04) at Hotel Aryal, Baneshwor, Kathmandu. The event was managed with well consideration
of the COVID-19 Risk, following the government’s protocol and equipped with safety measures.
The AGM ratified the annual progress and statutory audit report presented by the Chairperson
of the company. In addition, the AGM selected the independent auditor for undertaking statuary
audit of the fiscal year 2078/79.

11th Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) successfully held on 28 November, 2020 (B.S 2077/
08/15) on the hybrid mode (Virtual+ in presence) due to COVID-19 risks. The AGM ratified the
annual progress and statutory audit report presented by the Chairperson of the company.
Besides, the AGM has discussed on the publication of the decadal report with covering all
project, programme, consulting services and organizational development of the company. Total
29 out of 55 (52.72%) of general and institutional members were participated in the AGM. Out of
which 9 were attended in presence and 20 were participated through virtual platform-Google
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10th annual general meeting (AGM)

The 10th annual general meeting (AGM) successfully held on B.S 2076/ 08/28 at Indreni Food
Land, Baneshwor, and Kathmandu. The AGM ratified the progress and statutory audit report
presented by the Chairperson. Besides, the AGM has elected Board of Director for three years
and total 31 (55.55%) of general and institutional members were participated in the AGM.

FLEGT – Workshop on ‘Awareness raising on FLEGT, control system and share field review findings’

18 September 2016: A one-day workshop onphoto ‘Awareness Raising on FLEGT, Control system and Share Field Review Findings’ was organized in association with Nepal Foresters’ Association (NFA) at NFA Conference Hall in Kathmandu. Deputy Director General of Department of Forests, Mr. Ganesh Jha was the chief guest of the event which was chaired by General Secretary of NFA, Mr. Bishnu Prasad Acharya. The event was attended by a total of 46 participants from different institutes/organizations – CSOs, Academia, Foresters, Government officials, Timber entrepreneurs and representatives of Piloting CFUGs and CFM from relevant project districts. Shankar Paudel from Rupantaran Nepal presented about the FLEGT concept and up-to-date progresses whereas the consultant Arun Poudyal presented the findings of field review study of FLEGT project.

Involvement with the vegetable farming group helps a farmer improve his livelihood in Rupandehi

People at Sanaidiha Rayapur-9, Rupandehi were not aware about being organized in groups and receiving support in a collaborative manner. Though it is located close to the district headquarter, Bhairahawa (about 20/25 km), not much services and facilities can be seen in the village. Most of the people possess some land, where they practice conventional agriculture farming of rice, wheat, cereal etc as they are skeptic to adopt new agriculture technology such as vegetable farming. It is very difficult for them to support their family whole year round as they do not have any additional income.

Sitaram Kurmi, 48 is an inhabitant of this VDC with his family of 9 members (5 female and 4 male). As it is hard for him to support his family with agricultural income alone; he works under daily wages as well. He has 10 kathha of land with additional 3 kathha for shared cropping. Besides, his livestock include two pairs of buffalo and oxen. Out of the total land area, about 1 kathha is used for occasional vegetable farming. As his children are still attending school, he must work for daily wages. Furthermore, the situation is worsened due to inadequate irrigation facility.

Samayamai Vegetable Group was formed after the intervention of ICCA project, in Sanaidiha-9, Rayapur in 2070 BS. The group is comprised of 23 members (11females and 12 males).

Sitaram Kurmi, Chairperson of Samayamai Vegetable Group says, “Mr. Abdesh Barai, the Community Facilitator under ICCA, informed us about the objectives and goals of ICCA and persuaded us to form a vegetable cultivation group. I was chosen as a Chairperson of a 9 membered Executive Committee.” The group was supported through capacity development training along with nursery management and vegetable cultivation. Some inputs (seeds and technology) were also provided.

He explains, “I also got an opportunity to participate in trainings related to nursery management and post harvest management. We started demo plot for leguminous crop in the beginning and distributed seedlings to all members in the group. I have planted bitter gourd, long beans, Ladies finger, cucumber, pumpkins, Sponge gourd, onion etc covering about 2 kathha of land. Mr. Barai has helped me to get onion seeds from District Agriculture Development Office with 50% subsidy as well.”

He adds, “I am happy to have participated in different capacity development trainings such as nursery management and post harvest management and others through ICCA program.  It has been helpful in increasing coordination and cooperation between and among group members. Occasional vegetable farming of about 1 kathha in earlier time has now converted to 2 kathha of commercial cultivation. Now, two of my children are admitted in private boarding school. I have also purchased a water pumping set from the sale of vegetables. Now I don’t need take loans for buying fertilizers. This year alone I have earned Rs.33,300 by selling onions worth NRs. 25,000, Bitter gourds worth NRs. 4,500 and other vegetables worth NRs. 3,800. The income that I earn within 6 months alone is enough to support my family“.

Now, he is fully aware about how one can benefit by associating to a group. He is planning to increase 1 more kattha for farming vegetable this year and is planning to increase land area gradually in the coming years. No he has also an increased understanding of how farming practices compatible to changing climate conditions can be a great measure to cope with its adverse impacts and increase resilience too.