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Nepal Environmental and Scientific Services [NESS] Private Limited

NESS

Statement of Qualification ___________________________________________________________ NEPAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC SERVICES (P) LTD

© 1993-2013, All Rights Reserved to NESS (P) Ltd

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INTRODUCTION The Nepal Environmental and Scientific Services (NESS) P Ltd. was established in 1992. NESS is a leading consulting firm in Nepal. It is well recognized in the field of engineering, environmental and natural resource management studies, and social and socio-economic studies of the development projects. The NESS operates a fully equipped environmental laboratory, the first accredited

laboratory in Nepal, which is enlisted in the Ministry of

Environment, Science & Technology and Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives of the Government of Nepal.

NESS has completed over 160 researches and consulting

assignment in environment and natural resource management sector.

As recognition of its contribution in the environmental studies in Nepal, the NESS has been awarded “Environmental Excellence Award 2003” by the Ministry of Population and Environment (MoPE), Government of Nepal. The NESS is proud of being the first to take such honour among several consulting firms working in the environmental sector of Nepal.

Major Projects Undertaken by NESS (P) Ltd. (by numbers of projects, last 15 years)

Environment al St rat egy and Plan

14%

Hydropower / Energy Project / Roads / Tramission Line

12%

Indust rial Project8%

Research and Development

7%

Social Survey and Assessment

13%

Training Manuals, Guidelines and

St andards5%

Wat er Supply Project8%

Environment al Impact Assessment / Init ial Environment al

Exminat ion13%Environment al

Monit oring, Mapping, Quali t y Analysis and

Assessment20%

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COMPANY: IN THE CONTEXT

Founded in 1992, Nepal Environmental & Scientific Services [NESS] (P) Ltd is a company of professionals and experts that embrace four core principles: Senior Leadership, Integrated Services, Quality of Works, and Personal Business Relationships.

NESS is a Japanese & Nepalese-owned company that provides comprehensive engineering, environmental and social studies, and several other scientific services. Our technical expertise includes planning and engineering design of infrastructure projects, environmental impact assessment studies, environmental and social studies as required by international financing institutions, project management, construction supervision of infrastructure projects, water and waste water studies, treatment & management, pollution monitoring and mitigations, various laboratory analytical services and many more. NESS offers a board variety of services that are relevant to environmental management. Our unique mix of scientific, engineering and field staff allows us to provide fully integrated services. NESS possesses over 20 years of experience working with variety of infrastructure development projects. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you.

Our environmental laboratory is first accredited laboratory in Nepal and since its establishment it has been providing various analytical services and specialized facilities for testing food, water, waste water, aggregate, soil, fertilizer, pesticides, coal, fuel hydrocarbons, air pollutants, plant matter, cement, spirit and alcoholic drink, and volatile organic compounds.

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SERVICES

Currently the company is providing services on:

CONSULTING SERVICES

Project Management Project Planning, Engineering Design and Preparation of Detail Project Report for Water

Resources, Road, Irrigation, Water Supply, Waste Water Treatment Plants, Airports Environmental Management Ecological Research Biological Assessments Natural Environmental Studies Environmental Impact Statement & Environmental Impact Assessment Report Environmental & Social Safeguard Reports for International Financing Institutions Fish study for hydropower projects Hydrological and meteorological studies and services Geological, and Geo-technical Studies Environmental Quality Monitoring Socio-economic Surveys Socio-Cultural Impacts Construction & Mitigation Monitoring Land Use Impacts Socio-Economic Assessments Habitat Conservation Planning Public Relations Services Design and Implementation of Community Support Activities GIS related services Climate Change, Vulnerability Assessment, and Adaptation Planning

LABORATORY ANALYSIS SERVICES

Quality Control and Chemical analysis (Inorganic, organic, metals, microbiological and pesticides) of raw materials, Industrial Products for suppliers, makers, consumers and public:

Quality control and chemical analysis of Food Quality control and chemical analysis of Drugs Quality control and chemical analysis of

Alcoholic beverages Quality control and chemical analysis of Milk

and milk products Quality control and chemical analysis of

Mineral fuels Chemical analysis of Rocks and minerals Quality control and chemical analysis of

Chemical and chemical products Air Quality Monitoring and Chemical analysis.

Monitoring and Chemical analysis (Inorganic, organic, metals, microbiological and pesticides) services for environmental pollution control:

Monitoring and Chemical analysis of surface and groundwater for various purposes

Monitoring and Chemical analysis of Municipal and Industrial effluents

Monitoring and Chemical analysis of solid wastes,

Monitoring and Chemical analysis of soils and fertilizers

Monitoring and Chemical analysis of Plant and vegetable matter

Monitoring and Analysis of noise and vibration.

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COMPANY STRUCTURE

Water & WasteWater Section

Industrial RawMaterial&

Product Section

Food &Beverages

Section

Plant Matter &Product Section

Soil & MineralsSection

Fertilizers &Agro-chemicals

Section

Quality ControlAnalysisSection

Research &Development

Section

ChemicalLaboratory

Air PollutionStudy

Land PollutionSection

Noise &VibrationPollution

QualityInspection &

MeasurementsSection

PhysicalLaboratory

Laboratory Section

GeneralAdministration

Accounts

SecretarialService

documentation

Administration Section

Geological &Topographical Survey

Meteorological andGeophysical Survey

Biological andEcological Survey

Geo-technicalSurveys

Socio-economicSurveys

WatershedManagement

EngineeringServices

Water, Air and LandManagement

Natural ResourceManagement

Impact Studies andFeasibility Studies

Professional Service

Managing Director

Board of Director of the Company

Principals/Owners of the Company

Nepal Environmental & Scientific Services Private Limited[NESS (P) Ltd.]

Technical Director Laboratory Director

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HUMAN RESOURCES Professionals:

A. Physical Environment Experts / Engineers 1. Dr. Toran Sharma, Ph. D., Physical Environment Expert / EIA Specialist 2. Dr. Megh Raj Dhital, Ph. D., Geologist 3. Dr. Sunil K Diwedi, Ph. D., Geologist 4. Er. Salil Devkota, BE / MS, Environment Engineer 5. Dr. Hari Pandit, Ph. D., Hydropower Engineer 6. Er. Subash Acharya, MS, Road Engineer 7. Mr. Jagat Kumar Bhusal, M. Sc., Hydrologist 8. Dr. Laxmi Prasad Devkota, Ph. D., Hydrologist 9. Dr. Hem Nath Ghimire, Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineer 10. Dr. Rajendra Niraula, Ph. D., Contract Management Specialist 11. Mr. Vivek Ghimire, B.S., Irrigation Engineer 12. Mr. Rajan Ghimire, M. Sc. Soil Scientist 13. Mr. Sagar Tiwari, M. Sc. Field Environmental Assessment (Enumerator) 14. Mr. Rajesh Silwal, M. Sc. Field Environmental Assessment (Enumerator)

B. Terrestrial Biologists 1. Dr. Mukesh Kumar Chalise, Ph. D., Senior wildlife Biologist 2. Dr. Bhupendra Devkota, Ph. D. Senior Ecologist 3. Dr. Mahendra Nath Subedi, Ph. D., Ecology 4. Dr. Sandesh Bhattarai, Ph.D. Botany 5. Dr. Swoyambhu Man Amatya, Ph. D., Vegetation Ecologist and Forester 6. Mr. Gyanendra Kari, M. Sc. Agriculture / Forest / Climate Scientist 7. Mr. Prasen Karmacharya, M. Sc. Field Biologist

C. Aquatic Scientist 1. Mr. Kishore Kumar Upadhyaya, M. Sc. Senior Fisheries Biologist 2. Mr. Bikash Chanda Shrestha, M. Sc. Aquatic Ecologist 3. Mr.Raj Kapoor Napit, B. Sc., Field Fisheries Biologist

D. Socio-economist 1. Mr. Ram Kumar Sharma, MS, Socio-economist 2. Mr. Bharat Mani Sharma, MA, Sociologist 3. Mr. Hari Prasad Bhattarai, MA / MS, Resettlement Expert 4. Mr. Ishwor Neupane, MS, Cultural Resources Specialist 5. Mr. Bharat Acharya, MA, Public Relation and Community Mobilization Specialist

E. Technical Specialists 1. Dr. Bhagwat Rimal, Ph. D., GIS Specialist 2. Mr. Bhawani Prasad Pandey, M. Sc. Water Quality Specialist

F. Environmental Laboratory Staff 1. Mr. Sunil Babu Khattri, M. Sc. (Chemistry), Laboratory/QCM Manager 2. Ms. Simran Shah, B.Sc., Food Technologist 3. Ms. Ramita Shrestha, M. Sc., Water / Air / Noise Monitoring Expert 4. Mr. Jit Bahadur Khatri, Laboratory Assistant 5. Mr. Kashi Devkota, Laboratory Assistant

G. Environment Law 1. Bimal Subedi, LL.M / BL, Environment Law 2. Mr. Janak Khanal, BL, Environment Law

H. Technical Writer, Editor 1. Dr. Donald A. Messerschmidt, Ph. D.

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2. Mr. Kesav Sigdel, MA I. Statistician

1. Mr. Achuyt Dev Bhatta J. Finance/ Administrative/ Support Staffs 1. Mr. Jeevan Lamsal, Documentation Manager 2. Mr. Sharad Adhakari, Admin./ Finance Manager 3. Mr. Ram Charndra Paudel, Accountant 4. Ms. Rabina Thapa, Receptionist 5. Mr. Surendra Sharma Lamsal, Assistant 6. Mr. Manoj Acharya, Office Assistant 7. Mr. Pradeep K. Maharjan, Driver 8. Mr. Prem Bahadur Singtan, Driver 9. Ms. Mesali Maharjan, Assistant 10. Mr. Ramesh Lama, Assistant 11. Ms. Sumitra Dahal, Security Assistant 12. Ms. Lal Maya Tamang, Assistant

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CERTIFICATIONS

Nepal Standard (NS) Accreditation Certificate:

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Enlisted Letter: Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Nepal

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Enlisted Letter: Ministry of Population & Environment, Government of Nepal

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Membership: Management Association of Nepal (MAN)

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Award: Environmental Award, Government of Nepal

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CLIENTS

NESS prides itself on providing consistent high-quality science-based products delivered to a diverse range of clients. Projects cover a range of budget sizes, clients, and discipline areas. Representative clients are listed below. Please contact us to inquire about additional clients and specific projects.

Andhi Khola Hydroelectric Project Asian Development Bank Butawal Power Company (BPC) GMR, India GIZ ICIMOD Institute for Himalayan Conservation, Japan IUCN JICA J-Power (Electric Power Development Co. Ltd.), Japan Jindal Power Limited KfW (German) Kabeli Energy P Ltd KVVECP Melamchi water Supply Development Board Ministries and Department of Government of Nepal National Adaption Program of Action (NAPA) National Health Research Council Nepal Electricity Authority Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. National Planning Commission NSET-Nepal Rural Access Program/ RCIWP Rural Village Water Resources Management Project (RVWRMP), Dhangadhi, Kailali Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Support Programme. GoN /Government of Finland Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project Solid Waste Management and Resource Mobilization centre Strengthening of Environmental Administration and Management at the local level in Nepal

(SEAM-N) Municipalities Foreign Embassies in Nepal Universities (National and International) World Bank World Health Organization

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EXPERIENCES OF COMPANY SN Name of the Project Client Work Started Work

Completed Hydropower (EIA / IEE)

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of Upper Marysangdi -2 Hydroelectric Project (UKHP) 600 MW

Himtal Hydropower Company Private Limited. Chakupat 10, Lalitpur , Nepal

Jan., 2012

September 2012

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Environmental, Social and Geological Survey for Nationwide Master Plan Study on Storage Type Hydroelectric Power Development in Nepal, JICA Study Team, Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. Japan

JICA Study Team, Electric Power Development Co. Ltd. Japan June, 2012 Feb., 2013

3. IEE Study of Bagmati Small Hydropower Project (20 MW) Mandu Hydropower Company P Ltd Jan 2012 Sept.,

2012

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of Upper Karnali Hydropower Project (UKHP) 900 MW

GMR Upper Karnali Hydropower Ltd. Chakupat 10, Lalitpur , Nepal

Jan., 2012 Jan., 2013

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PPTA for Preparing Hydropower Development for energy crises (ID 43281-NEP, Upper Seti Storage Hydroelectric Project). Contract No. COSO/41-561 TA 7590 NEP

Asian Development Bank December 2010

November 2011

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Supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report Lower Solu Hydropower Project (LSHPP)

Essel-Clean Solu Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: +977-1-4261827 4260266

Jan., 2011

Sept., 2011

7. SIA, RAP and SWF study of 132 kV Kabeli Transmission Line Project

NEA/World Bank Oct., 2010 Dec., 2010

8. IEE/EIA of Kabeli ‘A” Hydropower Project Kabeli Energy Limited/World Bank Sept.,

2010 Jan., 2011

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Chainpur – Sei Hydroelectric Project (Optimization study report and Establishment of Discharge Gauge and Meteorological stations for Chainpur Seti Hydro Power Project (454 MW).

Jindal Power Limited Dec., 2009 July 2010

10.

Environmental Impact Assessment Study of RGHEP – 110 MW Hydroelectric Project (RGHEP)

Chilime Hydropower Company (Pvt.) Ltd. G.P.O. Box: 25210, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal; Tel: 977 – 1- 4439163 / 4439287; Fax: + 977 1-4443076; E-mail: [email protected]

April 2009 May 2010

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Environmental Impact Assessment Study of Kaligandaki Upper Hydropower Project (KGUHPP)

Trade Link Global Pvt. Ltd.; G.P.O. Box: 5771; Khichapokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: +977-1-424408, Fax: +977-1-4221549;

E-mail: [email protected]

May 2009 May 2010

12. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Study of 50 MW Balephi Hydroelectric Project

Balephi Jalvidyut Company Ltd. Triveni Complex, 5th floor, Putalisadak, G.P.O. Box: 772, Kathmandu, Nepal; Tel: 977 – 1- 4224074 / 4228623; Fax: + 977 1 4266133; E-mail: [email protected]

June 2008 May 2010

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SN Name of the Project Client Work Started Work Completed

13. Initial Environmental Examination Study of Kabeli Corridor 132 kV Transmission Line Project

Nepal Electricity Authority Environmental and Social Study Department, Jamal, Kathmandu, Tel: 977-1-4226730 Fax: 977-1-4225248, E-mail: [email protected]

June 2009 May 2010

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Environmental Impact Assessment Study Likhu IV – 120 MW Hydroelectric Project (LK-IV HEP)

Green Ventures (Pvt.) Ltd. Triveni Complex, 5th floor, Putalisadak, G.P.O. Box: 772, Kathmandu, Nepal

Jan., 2008 Dec., 2008

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Updating Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan of 10800 MW Karnali – Chisapani Hydroelectric Project

Jindal Power Limited , India Dec., 2009

March, 2010

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Updating Study on the residing population / houses within the submergence area of Karnali – Chisapani Multipurpose Project Reservoir

Jindal Power Limited, India Sept., 2008 Dec., 2008

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Environmental Survey for Upgrading Feasibility Study on Upper Seti (Damauli) Storage Hydroelectric Project (11 km access road is a part of the project).

JICA Study Team, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.

May, 2006 Dec., 2006

18.

Monitoring of Mitigation Plan during construction, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project, - Stage 2.

NEA, JV with TAEC April, 2001 Dec., 2008

19.

Supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment Survey of Upgrading Feasibility Study on the Development of Kulekhani III Hydropower Project

JICA Study Team, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal 02/ 2002 Nov., 2002

20. Environmental Monitoring of the Upper Bhote Koshi Hydroelectric Project.

IUCN Jun-1998 Jun-2001

21.

Environmental Impact Assessment, Tender Design Stage, Stage –1, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project, including access road power transmission

KfW (German), NEA Jul-1999 Mar-2001

Irrigation

22.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project.

Bheri-Babai Diversion Multipurpose Project, Department of Irrigation, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal

May, 2011

August, 2012

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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of Mahakali Irrigation Project, Stage III.

Mahakali Irrigation Project, Stage III, Department of Irrigation, Ministry of Water Resources, Governmental of Nepal

June 2007 July, 2008

Project Management

24. Project Management Consulting Services to Bagmati Area Infrastructure Development Project, Package -I

The High Power Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilization (HPCDIBC) Guheshwori Phant, Kathmandu

August 2010 July 2012

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Project Management Consultancy for Melamchi Water Supply Project, EIA of integrated Melamchi Water Supply including 60 km access road, 40 km transmission line, EIA of Water Treatment Plant

Melamchi Water Supply Development Board / ADB funded May-1999 Jun-2001

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Drinking Water

26. Water Quality Testing Board Completed Schemes, Batch I to V, (Package 2, Central Region)

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Fund Development Board (RWSSFDB), Shiva Marg, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, P. O. Box : 12414, Kathmandu

Jan., 2012 May, 2012

27.

Water Quality Testing for Batch VIII Implementation Phase Schemes (Package 6, Western, Mid and Far Western Region)


Jan., 2012 May, 2012

28.

Water Quality Testing for Batch-VII Implementation Phase Central and Eastern Region, Package – 1


April, 2010 Jan., 2011

29.

Water Quality Testing for Batch-VII Implementation Phase Central and Eastern Region, Package – 2


April, 2010 Jan., 2011

30.

Water Quality Testing for Batch-VIII Development Phase, Central and Eastern Region, Package – 4


Nov., 2009

March 2010

31.

Water Quality Testing for Batch-VIII Development Phase, Western, Mid and Far Western Region, Package – 2


Nov., 2009

March 2010

32. Material Quality Spot Check in Batch VII, Implementation Phase Schemes (Package 2)


March, 2009 Dec., 2009

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Water Quality Testing for Batch VI, (Implementation Phase) Gravity Schemes, Package 3 (Western Region)


August, 2008 Dec., 2008

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Water Quality Testing for Batch VII, (Development Phase) Schemes, Package 3 (Western and Mid Western Region)


April, 2008

Sept., 2008

35.

Feasibility Study, Detailed Engineering Design and Construction Supervision of Package 9: Kusma, Parbat and Beni Myagdi, Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Sector project,.

Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Sector project Oct., 2002 Dec., 2008

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Examination for the Improvement of Kathmandu Water Supply Facilities in the Kingdom of Nepal

JICA's Basic Design Study Team Nov-2000 Nov-2000

37. Post Evaluation of Arsenic Bio-Sand Filters in Lumbini Zone, Nepal

Rural Village Water Resources Management Project (RVWRMP), Dhangadhi, Kailali

August, 2007

December, 2007

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Water Quality Testing for Batch V, (Implementation Phase) Schemes, Package 2


April 2007 Sept., 2007

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39. Water Quality Testing for Batch V Schemes


Sept., 2005 Feb., 2006

40. Water Quality Testing for Batch IV Schemes


April 2005 Aug., 2005

41. Water Analysis in Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Support Programme.

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Support Programme. GoN /Government of Finland

May, 2004 Dec. 2004

42. Engineering Survey and Detail Design of Shanku Water Supply Project (A Town Project)

DWSSO, Lalitpur May-1999 Jul-1999

43.

Engineering Survey and Detail Design of Chapa Kharka Water Supply Project, Lalitpur (A Town Project)

DWSSO, Lalitpur May-1999 Jul-1999

44.

Environmental monitoring and Mapping of Banepa Municipality (Preparation of water resource inventory, water quality monitoring, drainage and sanitation system management, preparation of rehabilitation plan of water supply system, including environmental mapping etc.)

NSET-Nepal July-2002 Aug-2002

45.

Water Quality Testing for Batch III and Batch IV Schemes, Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project


Jun-2001 Feb-2002

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Preparation of Manual for Training to WSSTs and Orientation to VDC and WUSC representatives on data collection on water supply and sanitation.

DWSS May-2000 Jul-2000

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Preparation of Manual for Training Orientation WUSC representatives on data collection on water supply and sanitation.

DWSS May-2000 Jul-2000

48. Water Quality Testing for Batch II and Batch III Schemes RWSSP, IDA Credit #2912 NEP Feb-2000 Jun-2000

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Project Management Consultancy for Melamchi Water Supply Project, EIA of integrated Melamchi Water Supply including 60 km access road, 40 km transmission line, EIA of Water Treatment Plant

MWSDB / ADB May-1999 Jun-2001

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Environmental Mapping for Dharan Municipality (Preparation of water resource inventory, water quality monitoring, drainage and sanitation system management, preparation of rehabilitation plan of water supply system, including environmental mapping etc.)

NSET-Nepal Nov-2000 Feb-2001

51.

Environmental Mapping for Kirtipur Municipality (Preparation of water resource inventory, water quality monitoring,

NSET-Nepal Oct-99 Mar-2000

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drainage and sanitation system management, preparation of rehabilitation plan of water supply system, including environmental mapping etc.)

52.

Environmental Mapping for Madhyapur Thimi Municipality (Preparation of water resource inventory, water quality monitoring, drainage and sanitation system management, preparation of rehabilitation plan of water supply system, including environmental mapping etc.)

NSET-Nepal Feb-1999 May-1999

53.

Establishing National Drinking Water Quality Standards and Programme for Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance under the WHO Country Programme NEP PHE

DWSS/ WHO Jun-2000 Feb-2001

Solid waste Management

54.

Implementation of Hospital Waste Management Project in Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara under PPP arrangements, Western Regional Hospital (WRH), Pokhara, Kaski

Western Regional Hospital (WRH), Pokhara, Kaski

March 2011 Feb., 2012

55.

Preparation of a Feasibility and Baseline Study report of Biomass Support Programme for the development of CDM Project Design Document

Alternative Energy Promotion Centre / MoEnv May 2010 Dec., 2010

56.

Exploring prospects of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Project for Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) in Nepal and Preparing the information Package related to it.

Public Private partnerships for Urban Environment, UNDP, UN House, Post Box 107, Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

Sept., 2008 Dec., 2008

57. Water Quality Analysis of Koplu river and Leachate samples at Sisdol Landfill Site

Solid Waste Management and Resource Mobilization centre, Ministry of Local development / GoN, Shreemahal, Pulchowk, Lalitpur

June, 2007 July, 2007

58. Study on Used Lead Acid Battery Management

Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) Khumaltar, Lalitpur, NEPAL

Feb. 2009 June, 2009

59.

Environmental Impact Assessment of Waste Resource Management Center, Biratnagar, Dharan, Corridor

Biratnager Sub metropolitan City, Morang Nov., 2004 June, 2005

60. Preparation of Environmental Management Plan for Gokarna Landfill Site.

Solid Waste Management and Resource Mobilization Center, MoLD/GON

Jan., 2004 June 2004

61.

Environmental Impact Assessment, Hetauda Industrial District, Sewerage, Drainage, Wastewater Treatment Plant.

ESSP Nov-2000 Nov-2001

62.

Environmental Impact Assessment, Solid waste Disposal Site development at Simdol-ko-gairo, Okharpauwa VDC, Nuwakot.

SWMRMC, MoLD Oct-2000 Nov-2001

63.

Sanitary Land Fill Site Development, Operational Management and Monitoring Plan, Ramkot Dandapauwa.

IUCN May-1995 Sept-1995

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64.

Environmental Management Plan in the Gokarna Landfill Site Kathmandu, Preparation of Base Map and Monitoring of the Leachate, Surface and Sub-surface Waters

SWMRMC/MoLD Mar-1995 Jun-1995

65.

Assessment of the Applicability of Indian Cleaner Process Technology for Small Scale Brick Kiln Industries of Kathmandu Valley

World Bank / MEIP/ GoN Nov-1994 Dec-1994

66. Effluent analysis and assessment of Hetauda Industrial District

The World Conservation Union/NPC/Nl Feb-1994 Feb-1994

67. Status of Solid Waste Management in Kathmandu Valley

Yagai-Kagaku Co., ltd. Jan-1993 Mar-1993

Climate Change

68. Climate Change Vulnerability Mapping for Nepal

National Adaption Program of Action (NAPA) to climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Singha Durbar, Kathmandu Nepal (JV with NESS and CAS-Nepal)

July, 2010 November, 2010

Road Project (EIA / IEE)

69. Environmental Impact Assessment of Hetauda By – Pass Road

Government of Nepal, Ministry of Physical Planning and Works, Foreign Cooperation and Quality Standards Division, Singha Durbar, Kathmandu Nepal

April 2010 Feb., 2011

70.

Environmental Monitoring & Analysis along Kathmandu – Bhaktapur Road Extension Project,

Geo – Environment and Social Unit, Planning and Design Branch, Department of Roads, Ministry of Physical Planning and Works Babarmahal, Kathmandu

April, 2010 May, 2010

71.

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Study of Jayramghat Bridge Project (Hilepani-Diktel Road)

Kalika Constructions (P) Ltd./Hulas Steel Industries Ltd. (J/V) Tindhara Sadak, Kamaladi, Kathmandu, Nepal

October, 2010 July 2011

72.

Technical Audit of Projects Under MoPPW [Package II] Satidevi Water Supply and Sanitation Project and Banepa Sindhuli Bardibas Road Project [Contract No. : TA : 02/065-66]

Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division Ministry of Physical Planning and Works Singhadurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal

May 2009 July 2009

73.

Impact Study of the Projects Under MoPPW, Package B : Hile Basantapur Road and Package C : Puwabhanjhyang – Phidim Road (Contract No. FC-04/065-66)

Ministry of Physical Planning and Works Foreign Cooperation and Quality Section Singha Durbar, Kathamndu, Nepal

May 2009 July 2009

74. Detail IEE study of Upgrading of Road from Lamidanda to Melamchi Bazar

Environmental Management Program [ADB Loan No: 1820 NEP (SF)] Melamchi water Supply Development Board

Feb., 2008 June 2008

75. Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Kamalbazar- Jungleghat District Road, (45 km), Achham

RAP/RCIWP/DDC, Achham June, 2004 June, 2004

76.

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) of Gairitand – Binayak – Belkhet District Road, (26 km), Achham

RAP/RCIWP/DDC, Achham June, 2004 June, 2004

77. Environmental Study, Road Maintenance and Development Project on contract with CEMAT,

World Bank funded project DoR Jun-1998 Apr-1999

Infrastructure

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78. Environmental Impact Assessment Study Kathmandu Fun Park Project

Kathmandu Fun Park Pvt. Ltd. Pani Pokhari, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 977-1-4166006, 4166007

Jan., 2012 Nov., 2012

79.

Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Study of Tiger Land Safari Resort

Tiger Land Safari Resort (P.) Ltd. Jagatpur- 2, Chitawan Telephone No:01-4168652 Fax No:01-4168653 Email:[email protected] Web:www.tigerlandnepal.com

Nov., 2010 July 2011

80.

Environmental Impact Assessment Study of Special Economic Zone Project (SEZP), Simara, Bara

Special Economic Zone Project, G.P.O. Box: 19777, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal; Tel: 977 – 1- 4220950 4219785; Fax: + 977 1-4245215; E-mail : [email protected]

June 2009 May 2010

81.

Environmental Impact Assessment of Infrastructure Development of Export Processing Zone at Bhairahawa.

Special Economic Zone Project / MOICS JV with Cemeca Consultants P. Ltd.

Nov., 2005 Dec., 2006

82.

Environmental Impact Assessment Study of Dang Cement project, including 22 km long access road

Dang Cement Industries Pvt. Ltd. Kupondole, Lalitpur June 2004 Feb., 2005

83.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Bhirkuti Pulp and Paper Industries for the Collection of Biomass from Forest Areas of Various District [Bara, Kapilbastu, Argakhachi and Banke]

Bhirkuti Pulp and Paper Industries, Gaidakot, Nawalparasi June 2003 Dec., 2004

84. Environmental Impact Assessment of Dabur Nepal (P) Ltd.

Dabur Nepal (P) Ltd. Bara Feb-1998 Jun-1999

85.

Pre-feasibility Level Technical and Environmental Study of Birethanti – Jomsom Ropeway Corridor

Mukti Nath Darsan Jun-1998 Oct-1998

Air Quality

86.

Implementation of Study on Assessment of Ambient Air Quality in SEAM-N Project (Phase 2)

Strengthening of Environmental Administration and Management at the local level in Nepal (SEAM – N) Project Office, GPO Box: 13, Pashupati Marg, Ward No. 13, Dharan, Koshi Zone, Nepal

Jan., 2008 July 2008

87.

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Monitoring and Assessment for Water, Waste water, Noise and Air Quality for Middle Marsyamgdi Hydroelectric project Area

Environment and Social Studies Department, Engineering Services, Nepal Electricity Authority, Kathmandu

November, 2007

December, 2008

88.

Development of Report on the Establishment of Environmental Services Center (ENSC) in the Eastern Development Region

Strengthening of Environmental Administration and Management at the local level in Nepal (SEAM – N) Project Office, Dharan, Koshi Zone, Nepal

July, 2007 December, 2007

89.

Implementation of Study on Assessment of Ambient Air Quality in SEAM –N Project Area.

Strengthening of Environmental Administration and Management at the local level in Nepal (SEAM – N) Dharan, Koshi Zone, Nepal

December, 2006 May, 2007

90.

Development of Environmental Administration Operating Guidelines for Morang and Sunsari District Development Committees

Strengthening of Environmental Administration and Management at the local level in Nepal (SEAM – N) Project Office, GPO Box: 13, Pashupati Marg, Ward No.

June, 2007 December, 2007

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13, Dharan, Koshi Zone, Nepal

91. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Kathmandu Valley

ESPS / MOPE / GoN, Singh Durbar, Kathmandu Nov., 2002 Jan., 2006

92.

Determination of Health Risk Effects of PM10 on Residents in Major Urban Areas, specifically Women and Children and Data Analysis from GEM/AIR Air Quality Monitoring System (WHO / PoA No. NEP PHE 001, Result No. 8; Activity No. 1 &3)

National Health research Council, Ramshah Path, Kathmandu Feb., 2001 Sept., 2001

93.

Determination of National Standards for Ambient and Indoor Air Quality (WHO / PoA No. NEP PHE 001, Result No. 8; Activity No. 4)

National Health research Council, Ramshah Path, Kathmandu Feb., 2001 Sept., 2001

94. Air and soil quality assessment Yagai-Kagaku Co., ltd. Sep-1993 Nov-1993

95. Preliminary Survey of PM10 Particulate in the Air of Kathmandu

Yagai-Kagaku Co., ltd. Sep-1993 Nov-1993

96. Carbon Monoxide measurements on different locations of Kathmandu valley

KVVECP Mar-1993 Mar-1993

97. Monitoring of Kathmandu Air Quality Sagarmatha Radio/DANIDA, Jan-1999 Nov-1999

98. Ambient Air Quality Monitoring of Kathmandu Valley ADB TA 2847-NEP Project, MoPE Nov-1998 Apr-1999

Transmission Line

99.

Environmental Impact Assessment Study of Kusum – Purandhara 132 kV Transmission Line Project

Dang Cement Industries Pvt. Ltd. (DCIPL), GPO.Box :24347 Kupondole, Lalitpur, Nepal

May, 2006 Dec., 2007

100.

Environmental Survey for Upgrading Feasibility Study on Upper Seti (Damauli) Storage Hydroelectric Project (11 km access road is a part of the project).

JICA Study Team, Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.

May, 2006 Dec., 2006

101.

Resettlement Action Plan for Thankot – Chapagaon – Bhaktapur 132kV Transmission Project

Nepal Electricity Authority Jan., 2004 May, 2004

102.

Environmental Impact Assessment of LMHEP – MMHEP 132 kV Transmission Line Project

NEA / MMHEP 2001 2004

103.

IEE Study of Rural Electrification Scheme for Package – I (Dhanusha, Morang, Jhapa, Bara) NEA , JV With East Consult

Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal Sep-2000 May-2002

104. Environmental Impact Assessment Study of 132 MW Duhabi Multifuel Project

NEA May-1996 Jul-1996

105. Initial Environmental Examination Modi-Pokhara 132 KV Transmission Line Project

Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal Jun-1997 Jul-1997

Energy

106.

Alternative Energy Technology, Bio-briquette as Alternative Household Fuel in Nepal (manufacturing and Demonstration Project).

IHC/KMNTC Sept 2000 Dec., 2003

107. Material Survey for Bio-briquette Kathmandu, Pokhara and Butwal

Institute for Himalayan Conservation, Japan Jan., 2000 Oct., 2000

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108. Study on Market Survey Of Bio-briquette

Institute for Himalayan Conservation, Japan June 2002 Dec., 2000

Others

109. Biogas Users’ Survey 2009/2010 Alternative Energy Promotion Centre / MoEnv

April, 2010 Dec., 2010

110. Preparation of State of Environment Report for Nepal

Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MoEST), Singh Durbar, Kathmandu

March 2006 June 2006

111. Preparation of District Forestry Sector Plan in Bara and Dhanusha District

Biodiversity Sector Programme for Siwaliks and Terai, Central Support Unit, MoFSC/ GoN.

Dec., 2003 Dec. 2004

112.

The Plastic Industries and Us of Plastic in Nepal with special emphasis on the Environmental Implication of some of the on use plastic product.

DANIDA/ESPS/MoPE June, 2003 Jan., 2003

113.

Study on Identification of National Obligations and Institutional Development for the Implementation of the Rotterdam Conventions

Ministry of Population and Environment / GoN April 2003 July 2003

114. Environmental Perspective Plan Framework MOPE/ GoN April 2003 July 2003

115.

Analysis of GoN Policies and Regulations Affecting Electrical Vehicles, Kathmandu Electrical Vehicle Alliance,

KEVA Secretariat, WINROCK INTERNATIONAL, Feb., 2003 July 2003

116. Study on Vehicle Fuel Quality Survey DANIDA/ESPS/MoPE 07/2002 Dec., 2003

117. Guidelines for the Control and Prevention of the Vehicular Emission in Kathmandu Valley

MoPE Mar-1999 Jun-1999

118. Guidelines for the Control and Prevention of Industrial Pollution MoPE Mar-1999 Jun-1999

119.

Monitoring of Kathmandu Air Quality at Bhotahiti, Four monthly basis, Measurement of TSP and PM10

Yagai- Kagaku Co. Ltd. Jul-1997 Jul-1998

120. Water Quality Monitoring of Narayani River

Zoological Society of San Diego, USA Sep-1997 Jun-1998

121. Monitoring of the Bagmati River Water Quality on monthly basis Yagai-Kagaku Co. Ltd. Jun-1997 Jun-1998

122.

Environmental Study and Environmental Improvement Planning and Implementation of Religious and Cultural Sites

MoPE / GoN Jan-1998 Jun-1998

123. Formulation of Implementation Strategy of Environment Related Conventions

MoPE / GoN Mar-1998 Jun-1998

124.

Guidelines for the Environmental Management Plan of the Proposed Rhododendron Conservation Area

MoPE/GoN Mar-1998 Jun-1998

125.

Monitoring of Noise Level in Kathmandu Municipal streets Measurement of Noise levels in dBA

Yagai- Kagaku Co. Ltd. Jun-97 Jun-1998

126.

Feasibility Study on Rain Water Harvesting in Tansen municipality and surrounding area, Palpa

WECS, GoN Dec-97 Jun-1998

127.

R & D on Nitrifying and Identifying bacteria in the Kathmandu in the Kathmandu soil, Identification of bacteria

Yagai- Kagaku Co. Ltd Jun-1998 Dec-1998

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128. Monitoring of Pesticide residue NARC Jul-1997 Aug-1997

129. Soil Analysis of the monitoring plots of Godavari and Kavrepalanchok District

ICIMOD Jun-1997 Jul-1997

130.

Inventory on Solar Water Heating System and Its Technological Assessment for Household Adoption in Nepal

WECS, GoN Dec-1996 May-1997

131. Environmental Study of the Bagmati Watershed and Mitigation of River Pollution

WECS, GoN Dec-1996 May-1997

132. Shallow tube well drilling and monitoring of ground and leachate quality

GTZ Mar-1997 Apr-1997

133. Monitoring of the Sewage Quality and River Water Quality of Upper Bagmati Basin

PASP Jan-1997 Jun-1997

134. Water Supply System Layout Plan, Design and construction Supervision

Country Beer Industries (P) Ltd., Dhadhing Mar-1997 Apr-1997

135. Monitoring of the Sewage Quality and River Water Quality of Upper Bagmati Basin

PASP Apr-1996 Aug-1996

136. Research on Germicidal properties of the local material for water treatment

Yagai Kagaku Co., Ltd. Apr-1996 Aug-1996

137. District Profile on Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Mohattari District

DWSO, Mohottari Apr-1996 Jul-1996

138.

Sanitary Land Fill Site Development, Operational Management and Monitoring Plan, Ramkot Dandapauwa.

SWMRMC/MoLD Apr-1996 Jul-1996

139. The Preparation of Environmental Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines

MoPE, GoN Apr-1996 Jun-1996

140. EIA of Mine Based Stone Aggregate Industry Dhaulagiri Stone (P) Ltd. Apr-1996 Jun-1996

141. Research on Sewage Treatment System Yagai-Kagaku Co. Ltd. Feb-1995 Jun-1996

142.

Report on the Geological Assessment of Godawari Marble Quarry Lease area, Godawari, Lalitpur District

Godawari Marble Industry (P) Ltd. Apr-1996 May-1996

143.

Design and Construction Supervision of Ground Water Treatment Plant and performance Monitoring,

NEBICO Biscuit Company (P) Ltd Dec-1995 Feb-1996

144. Research and Development on Biological Water Treatment Plant at Household Level

Yagai-Kagaku Co. Ltd. Jan-1996 Apr-1996

145.

Research and Development on Biological Treatment Plant for the Removal of Dissolved Ammonia and Nitrate from the Ground Water at at Household Level

Yagai-Kagaku Co. Ltd. Jan-1996 Apr-1996

146. R&D on line water Disinfection System at Household Level Yagai-Kagaku Co. Ltd. Mar-1995 Jun-1995

147. Identification and Environmental Study on the sand Deposit Hillocks of Kathmandu Valley

MoPE, GoN Feb-1995 Apr-1995

148. Food Additives in Various Food Items in Nepal NCST/NPC/ GoN Apr-1994 Jun-1994

149. Water treatment for portable use Yagai-Kagaku Co., ltd. Feb-1994 Sep-1994

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FACILITIES

Laboratory Support Facilities

NESS maintains a well equipped chemical laboratory with a range of equipment for Chemical Analysis of Water, Waste Water, Agricultural Soil, Fertilizer, Pesticides, Heavy Metals, Plant Matter, Vegetable Products, Food And Food Products, Alcoholic Beverage, Rocks and Minerals, Industrial Raw Materials, Industrial Products, etc.

Besides, the company maintains a range of field monitoring and sampling equipment to carryout field monitoring and sampling of specimens as per the requirement. Following tables highlights the key equipment for the Chemical and physical analysis.

SN EQUIPMENT BRAND NOS. 1. Chemical and physical analysis 1.1 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Chemito 1 1.2 Spectrophotometer (U-V visible) Chemito 1 1.3 Gas Chromatograph with 5 Detectors (TCD,FID,FPD, NPD and

ECD) Chemito-8510 1

1.4 Gas Chromatograph with Capillary Column (TID,FID) Chemito-1000 1 1.5 Paper Chromatograph Chemito 2 1.6 Thin Layer Chromatograph Chemito 2 1.7 Nephelometer Chemito 1 1.8 pH Meter Chemito 1 1.9 Conductivity Meter Chemito 1 1.10 Electronic Balance 10-4 gm Denver 2 1.11 Electronic Balance and 10-2 gm Denver 2 1.12 BOD Incubator Yorko 1 1.13 Rotary Evaporator Yorko 1 1.14 Bacteriological Incubator Yorko 2 1.15 Hot Air Oven Yorko 2 1.16 Muffle Furnace Yorko 1 1.17 Sample Preserving Refrigerator Yorko 3 1.18 Vacuum Pump Yorko 1 1.19 Autoclave Sterilizer Yorko 1 1.20 Centrifuge Yorko 1 1.21 Magnetic Stirrer Yorko 2 1.22 Rotary Shaker Yorko 1 1.23 De-ioniser Yorko 1 1.24 Millipore Filtration System Millipore 4 1.25 Distilled water Plant Yorko 3 1.26 Distillation Set Borosil 2 1.27 Digestion Set Borosil 2 1.28 Reflux Set Borosil 2 1.29 Hydrometers British 4 1.30 Microbiological Microscope Japanese 1 1.31 Water Bath Memmert 1 1.32 Muffle Furnace Carbolite 1 1.33 Bacteriological Incubator Memmert 1 1.34 Oven Memmert 1 2. Field Monitoring Air Pollution 2.1 High Volume Air Sampler Sibata 1 2.2 Low Volume Air Sampler Sibata 2 2.3 Laser Dust Monitor Sibata 1 2.4 Digital Dust Indicator Sibata 1 2.5 Precision Gas Detector Sibata 2 2.6 Anemoscope Anemometer Rion 1 2.7 Thermo Anemometer Rion 1 2.8 Thermo Hydrograph Rion 2 2.9 Auto-recorder for Anemometer Rion 1 2.10 Stack Monitoring Set Sibata 1 Noise Pollution 2.11 Sound Level Meter Rion 4 2.12 High Speed Level Recorder Rion 1 2.13 2 channel Acoustic Recorder Sony 1 2.14 14 Channel Acoustic Recorder Sony 1

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SN EQUIPMENT BRAND NOS. 2.15 Octave Band Analyzer Sibata 2 Vibration Pollution 2.16 Vibration Level Meter Rion 1 2.17 Vibration Level Recorder Rion 1 Water Pollution 2.18 Field Sample Preservation Thermocol Boxes India, Japan 15 2.19 Field water quality testing kits Japan 5 2.20 Current meter for discharge measurements Japan 2 2.21 Water sampling kits Japan 3 2.22 Field DO Meter Italy 2 2.23 Field pH Meter German 2 2.24 Agri test pH and Conductivity Meter Italy 4 2.25 Sampling bottles of various capacity India, Japan 1000 3. Diesel and Petrol

3.1 Kinematic Viscometer Bath as per IP-71 Accessories:

Two nos. suspended level glass viscometers No. 3 and two nos. reverse flow viscometers No. 3, with constant value certificates.

Four nos. viscometer holder Four nos. aperture lid for viscometer top One no. contact thermometer One no. FHP motor for stirring One no. IP- 92C thermometer with clip Illumination system for viscometer fitted fat the back of the viscometer bath.

3.2 Abel Flash Point Apparatus as per IP-33 complete with oil cup, cup top, shutter mechanism, stirring device, electrically heated

Accessories: Control unit for temperature control of the Abel Flash Point Bath- 1 no. IP-74C thermometer for oil cup –1 no. IP-75 C thermometer for water bath – 1 no. Reducing socket /Y-assembly for connecting to LPG cylinder, along with valve (screw type) –1 set

3.3 Distillation Apparatus as per IP-123, electrical heated Accessories:

One no. voltage variac for controlling the temperature of the heating device. Distillation flask 125 ml- 6nos. Measuring cylinder 100 ml- 1 no. Thermometer IP- 6C- 1 no.

3.4 Bomb Calorimeter as per IP- 12 (for determination of calorific value & Sulfurof coal, petroleum product (fuel), food product etc.)

Accessories: Stainless steel Bomb, cap- 300 ml, complete with Bomb lid, closure ring, electrode terminals, seat for S.S. crucible. Bomb Vessel 1 no. Stainless steel crucible – 1 no. Safety valve key – 1 no. 40 swg Nichrome wire – 1 meter Oxygen filling device (copper tube) with regulating valve, pressuring tube- 1 set Pellet press for Benzoic acid / solid sample tablets 1 no. FHP motor & stirring shaft – one set. Bomb Holder 1 no.

3.5 Reid Vapour Pressure Test Apparatus, IP-69 Accessories:

One set of vapor pressure bomb, comprising of one gasoline chamber without valve and one no. Air Chamber with valve.

Motor (FHP) & stirring shaft Thermometer – 1 no. (IP 23) Pressure Guage, 0-15 psi, 0-30 psi, 0-45 psi – 1 no. each.

3.6 Copper Strip Corrosion Test Apparatus, IP-154 Accessories:

Six nos. copper corrosion Bomb with lid One no. thermometer One no. glass inspection tube Six nos. viewing test tubes Six nos. copper stripes One no. copper corrosion chart One no. condenser for bath One no. FHP motor, stirring shaft

3.7 Smoke Point Apparatus, IP – 57 Accessories:

*Wick – 6 nos. Smoke point lamp with oil container & lamp 1no

3.8 Cloud and Pour Point Apparatus, IP- 15 Accessories:

Thermometer IP-1C & IP-2C – 1 no. each Cloud and Pour point tube with cork – 1 no. Cork disc – 1 no.

3.9 Ramsbottom Carbon Residue Apparatus, IP- 14

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SN EQUIPMENT BRAND NOS. Accessories:

One no. stainless steel control bulb Five nos. glass coking bulb One no. hypodermic syringe & needle Rams Bottom Thermometer (81806) 1 no.

Survey, Drafting and Drilling Equipments

SN EQUIPMENT BRAND NOS 1. Prismetic Compass 2 2. Brunton Compass 2 3. Altimeter 1 4. Pedometer 2 5. Abney's hand Level 2 6. Digital Planimeter 1 7. Measuring tapes 10 8. Current meter 1 9. Water Level Indicator 2 10. Leveling staves 6 11. Theodolite 20sec KIRA 1 12. Drafting Sits 2 13. Drawing Boards 7 14. Lettering Sets 2 15. Calculators (Scientific) Casio 15 16. Hand Auger Equipment Eijkelkamp 17. Hand Operated Bailer Boring Equipment ,, ,, 1 18. Lifting Sets for Drilling Equipment ,, ,, 1 19. Drilling Sets for Shallow Wells ,, ,, 1 20. Water Level Indicator Japanese 1 21. Water Current Meter (Discharge Measurement) ,, ,, 1 22. Electrical Resistivity Meter Eijkelkamp 1 23. Electrical Resistivity Bore-hole Logger ,, ,, 1

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COMPANY INFORMATION:

Firm Registration No.:

Pra. Li. No. 5810/049/050, Registered at Department of Industry, Ministry of Industry, Government of Nepal

Office Space: Company has its own compound having three house structures with total space of 6845 sq. ft. and total working space for its office administration, Laboratory, technical personnel etc. of 2736 sq. ft. The houses are built in one ropani and four annas and also have sufficient parking space for vehicles.

Laboratory Accreditation No.:

Pra. 01/053 - 54

Major Shareholder of the Company:

Institution: M/s Yagai Kagaku Co. Ltd, Sappro, Japan Individual: Mr. Takao Ishida, Japan, (BoD) Mr. Toran Sharma, Ph.D, Nepal, (Technical Director) Mr. Salil Devkota, Nepal, (Managing Director) Mr. Sagar Thapa, Nepal, (BoD) Mr. Madan Koirala, Ph.D, Nepal, (BoD) Mr. Arjun Poudel, Nepal, (BoD) Mr. Ram Kumar Sharma, Nepal Mr. Ishwori Lal Shrestha, Nepal Mr. Maheswor Lal Ranjitkar, Nepal

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KEY PERSONNEL

Nepal Environmental & Scientific Services (NESS) (P) Ltd. as a joint venture company was established in 1993 with the active and modest participation of Japanese and Nepali entrepreneurs under the laws and regulations of the Government of Nepal.

NESS has an unique blend of engineering and scientific team inclusive of in house professionals (Academicians, Scientists, Environmental Experts, Engineers, Hydrologists, Biologists, Managers, Planners, Economists, Sociologist, Geologists, Geographers, Statisticians, Legal experts, Communication / Public Relation Experts) and has enriched with more than twenty five full time, thirty supporting part-time staff and twenty consultants as pool of experts.

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TORAN SHARMA, Ph. D. Technical Director and Principal Environmental Scientist

Key Skills: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, Environmental and Cumulative Effects Assessment, Geological survey, EA report writing

oran Sharma (PhD) completed his doctorate in geology in 1979 in India and joined department of mines and geology, government of Nepal in 1980. After working 6 years with the government, he joined Yagai-Kagaku Co., Ltd, Sappro, Japan as an environmental specialist. He subsequently joined College of Sciences, University of Ryukyu, Okinawa, Japan (1984-1985)

and completed post doctoral research in physical environmental science. He returned to Nepal in early 1993 to become director in Nepal Environmental & Scientific Services (NESS) P. Ltd. Since then Dr Sharma has been involved with providing consultant services on a diverse number of project types including hydropower (generation and transmission lines), water supply projects, agriculture, road, forestry, industries etc.

He specializes in physical environment, environmental assessment of infrastructure projects (with focus in large hydropower projects), environmental management, and project management. He has completed numerous environmental studies in a capacity of team leader. Some of the representative project includes; EIA of Upper Karnali HEP (900 MW), EIA of Upper Marsyangdi HEP (600 MW), EIA of Bheri-Babai Diversion Scheme, IEE/EIA of Kabeli ‘A” Hydropower Project, Environmental Impact Assessment Study of Rasuwagadhi HEP – 110 MW Hydroelectric Project (RGHEP), Environmental Impact Assessment Study of Kaligandaki Upper Hydropower Project 74 MW (KGUHPP), Environmental Impact Assessment Study Likhu IV – 120 MW Hydroelectric Project (LK-IV HEP) (Jan., 2008 – Dec., 2008); Upgrading Feasibility Study on Upper Seti (Damauli) Storage Hydroelectric Project, , Monitoring of Mitigation Plan during construction, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project 72 MW, - Stage 2., EIA Study of Integrated Melamchi Water Supply Project, EIA of Water Treatment Plant. , EIA of Solid Waste Treatment Plant and Development of Sanitary Landfill Site at Simdol Ko Gairo, Okharpauwa VDC, Nuwakot , EIA of Bhrikuti Pulp and Paper Industries for the Collection of Biomass from Forest Areas of Various Preparation of Resettlement Action Plan for Thankot- Chapagaon- Bhaktapur 132 kV Transmission Line Project, Environmental Assessment of Kusum-Purandhara 132 kV Transmission Line Project, (2005/2006) etc.

He is responsible for ensuring quality in environmental assessment process from the proposal to completion stages. He is an EA report integrator and ensures that all the technical aspects are well addressed as per the requirements of regulatory agencies.

In addition to project experiences, Toran has been involved in providing technical assistance to the World Bank, ADB, DFID, and JICA in areas of environmental and social safeguards.

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SALIL DEVKOTA, B.E./ M.E. Managing Director and Environmental Engineer Key Skills: Environmental Investigation, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation, Environmental Management

alil Devkota has over 18 years of experience in multiple aspects of environmental consulting with emphasis in environmental assessments, environmental monitoring, designing and implementation of environmental mitigation measures for large hydropower projects, and

preparation of environmental documents. Mr. Devkota has prepared several environmental assessment reports for large hydropower projects in Nepal. In addition, he is responsible for preparing reports meeting IFC performance standards for hydropower projects in Nepal. He has completed numerous environmental assessment and impact statements for hydropower, road, commercial complex, health care institutions, hotels and resorts, and parks. Mr Devkota holds a bachelor in engineering from Mysore, India and a Masters in Environmental Policy and Management from University of Denver, Colorado, USA.

He is responsible for the administration of all projects from proposal preparation to final close out. He is responsible for the development of the technical approach for proposal, interfaces with client, and various disciplines (i.e engineers, ecologists, surveying, planning etc), on technical design on scheduling, is responsible for QA/QC, and works with regulatory/GoN agencies on securing timely approvals. He has project implementation experience in major projects of Nepal namely; Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric Project, and Melamchi Water Supply Project. Besides he has worked in a capacity of environmental specialist with the World Bank, and ADB responsible for ensuring environmental and social safeguard compliances in projects funded by them. He was appointed as Task Force Member on Environment, Ministry of Population and Environment (March 1997 – Feb., 1998) and Environment advisor, National Planning Commission (NPC), Government of Nepal for preparation of Ninth Plan in the areas of environment, agriculture, water supply & sanitation and forestry sectors (Sept., 1996 – May 1998).

Some of the key assignments completed by Mr. Salil Devkota as a coordinator / Environmental Engineer with relevance to the proposed project are: Nationwide Master Plan Study on Storage Type Hydro electric Power Development in Nepal (for 10 reservoir projects, clients; JICA and NEA), EIA of Upper Karnali HEP (900 MW), EIA of Upper Marsyangdi HEP (600 MW), , IEE/EIA of Kabeli ‘A” Hydropower Project, ; Preparation of Resettlement and Rehabilitation Plan for Gautam Buddha International Airport (ADB RETA-6504, 2009) client: ADB, Environmental Impact Assessment Study of RGHEP – 110 MW Hydroelectric Project (RGHEP), Chilime Hydropower Company (Pvt.) Ltd., (April 2009 - May 2010); Environmental Impact Assessment Study of Kaligandaki Upper Hydropower Project (KGUHPP), Trade Link Global Pvt. Ltd.; (May 2009 - May 2010); Melamchi Water Supply Project, Updating study on the residing population/households within the submergence area of 10800 MW Karnali- chisapani multipurpose project reservoir, Updating of Resettlement Costs of 10800 MW Karnali Chisapani Multipurpose Project, Prepared “National Environmental Guideline for School Improvement and Facility Management in Nepal”, prepared "National Hospital Waste Management Guidelines and Training Manual" for Nepal); compliance monitoring during construction of Kali Gandaki “A” Hydroelectric Project He has played a major role as environmental engineer for the successful completion of 144 MW Kali Gandaki “A’ Hydroelectric Project in Nepal.

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DR. MUKESH KUMAR CHALISE, Ph. D. Senior Wildlife Biologist Key Skills: Biodiversity conservation, research and surveys related to terrestrial ecology, wildlife monitoring and evaluations, impact assessment on fauna and design of mitigation measures, wildlife management

ukesh Kumar Chalise has obtained Ph. D. Thesis entitled "Comparative Study of Feeding Ecology and Behavior of Male and Female Langurs (Presbytis entellus)". 1992-95 and M. Sc. in Zoology, One year course of Ecology as major subject in Central Department of Zoology,

Tribhuvan University (TU.), Thesis on "Mammalian Fauna of Barun Valley with Particular Reference to their Habitat" in Arun River Basin. 1983-86. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, research and training in the field of Environmental Science and Biodiversity. He has accomplished a number of projects as a team leader/Coordinator and as being a study member in a multi-disciplinary team of experts. Some of the key assignments undertaken by Dr. Chalise as wildlife / Biodiversity Expert are: Environmental Impact Assessment Study of Kaligandaki Upper Hydropower Project (KGUHPP); EIA study of Likhu IV HEP (120 MW), IEE study of Balephi HEP (50 MW), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of Mahakali Irrigation Project Stage III . EIA report on harvesting leafy biomass of Taxus baccata L (sub sp. wallichiana) at Taplejung, Solukhumbu, Makwanpur, Rolpa, Rukum, Dailekh, Jajarkot, Bajhang and Bajura Districts of Nepal. (2006); Environmental Survey for Upgrading Feasibility Study on Upper Seti (Damauli) Storage Hydroelectric Project, EIA of Infrastructure Development of Export Processing Zone at Bhairahawa; EIA of Waste Resource Management Center, Biratnagar , Dharan Corridor ; EIA Study Dang Cement Project); EIA of Collection of Sabai grass for Bhrikuti paper and Pulp Industries, Nawalparasi; Reviewed the Project Completion Report and Technical Reports of the “Action Research Project on Medicinal Plants and other NTFPs in the central mid- hills of Nepal” implemented by SAFE Concern from April 2003 to March 2004 (in second phase March), (2004); Conducted Resource Assessment of Pawan (Litsea sebifera), Kaulo (Machilus odoritissima), Chhatiwan (Alstonia scholaris) and Dar (Boehameria rugulosa) for sustainable harvesting of their bark biomass from Makwanpur, Chitwan, Bara and Ilam Districts of Nepal (Feb. – June), 2004.; Preparation and Designing of Integrated Environmental Program IEP– based on the three existing programs; Assessment on Faunal Status, Problems and Conservation Plan in Tinjure-Milke-Jaljale Area (A Report based on Observation and Peoples' Participation), IUCN Nepal (2001); EIA and Wildlife of Melamchi Diversion Scheme (MDS) -Based on Stand Alone Water Supply and IEA of Yangri and Larke valley, METCON/ NORPLAN AS. (2000); EIA and Wildlife and Biotic component of Melamchi Diversion Scheme for supplying water in Kathmandu, Conservation of Macaca assamensis (Assamese monkey) in Makalu-Barun Conservation Area, Nepal. Research Report submitted to Primate Conservation Inc, New York, USA. (1999); Environmental protection in Makalu-Barun Conservation Area through conservation education. Conservation Committee, American Society of Primatologists, ASP, USA. (1999); Report on Status of Wildlife and Habitat analysis in the Siwalik Area of Ilam District, East Nepal (20,000 ha forest area was surveyed), IUCN, Nepal. (1999); Report of Wild Fauna of Ghoda Ghodi Tal. Heritage and Biodiversity Conservation Program, IUCN, Nepal. (1998); Study of Macaca assamensis (Assamese monkey) in Makalu-Barun Conservation Area. Funded by Margot Marsh Biodiversity Foundation and Conservation International, USA. (1998); Familiarization of environmental problem through conservation education. Report Submitted to Conservation Committee, American Society of Primatologists ASP, USA. (1997); and Survey of Primates in Makalu-Barun Conservation area (Lower part of Apsuwa, Isuwa and Sankhuwa river area) of Nepal. The Mountain Institute, USA at Kathmandu. (1997) etc. In addition to project experiences, Mukesh has experience in natural resource management, preparation of protected area management plans, policy development, training, faunal survey/counting, climate chane mitigation and adaptation, and institutional strengthening. Besides, Dr. Chalise has conducted research on terrestrial ecological aspects of Nepal for various national and international institutions. Dr. Chalise has participated in various numbers of national/international seminars, workshops, and presented papers

Dr. Chalise has more than 100 publications in the national and international journals, book and booklet covering different ecological aspects of Nepal.

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MADAN KOIRALA, Ph. D. Senior Ecologist Key Skills: Ecological research, ecological survey and mapping, ecological risk assessment and design of mitigation measures

adan Koirala, Ph.D has about 28 years of experience in teaching, research and training in the field of Environmental Science, Zoology and Biodiversity. He has accomplished a number of projects as a team leader/Coordinator and as being a study member in a multi-disciplinary

team of experts. Some of the key assignments r undertaken by Dr. Koirala as Zoologist / biodiversity expert / ecologist on the environmental impact assessment are: Environmental Survey for Upgrading Feasibility Study on Upper Seti (Damauli) Storage Hydroelectric Project, EIA of Infrastructure Development of Export Processing Zone at Bhairahawa ; EIA of Waste Resource Management Center, Biratnagar , Dharan Corridor ; EIA Study Dang Cement Project EIA of Collection of Sabai grass for Bhrikuti paper and Pulp Industries, Nawalparasi (July 2003 – October, 2004); Supplementary EIA of Kulekhani III Hydropower Project.; IEE Study of Rural Electrification Scheme for Package – I (Dhanusha, Morang, Jhapa, Bara); IEE Study of Irrigation Subprojects of 10 districts. SEEPORT Second Irrigation Sector Project, Department of Irrigation, GoN,; EIA of Tamor River Basin, IEE of Charali - Ilam Transmission Line.

Besides, Dr. Koirala has conducted research on ecological aspects of Nepal for various national and international institutions. Some of the key researches accomplished by Dr. Koirala are: Observation on Ecological and Economic Efficiencies of Agro-ecosystems in Tinjure-Milke, Mid-Himalaya, Eastern Nepal for ICIMOD; Mountain Ecosystem Management of the Rhododendron Forest of Milke-Jaljale in East Nepal for World Conservation Union (IUCN) Nepal (1999 May to 1999 December); Status Report on Formulation of Zoology as a subject in Nepal for Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology; Guidelines Formulation for proposed Rhododendron Conservation Area in Eastern Nepal for Ministry of Environment). He serves as a member on a climate change council of Government of Nepal.

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MAHENDRA NATH SUBEDI, Ph. D. Botanist Key Skills: Plant biodiversity, survey and identification of plants, assessment of impacts on flora due to infrastructure project, biomass volume and plant loss calculations, design of mitigation measures

ahendra Nath Subedi holds PhD (Forest Ecology), Yokohama National University (YNU) Yokohama, Japan, 2004, Master degree in Botany Tribhuban University (TU), Kathmandu, 1981 and Bachelor in Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, T.U. 1974. After his Masters degree he

worked as a Botanist / Forest Specialist in various projects like irrigation, roads, and hydropower sector. Dr. Subedi has taken many training on botanical sector and also attended various national and international seminar and workshop.

He has more than 30 years of experience in research and training in the field of Botany and Biodiversity. Some of the key assignments completed by Dr. Mahendra Nath Subedi as a Team member / Botanist / Forest Specialist are: IEE of Kabeli Corridor 132 kV Transmission Line Project, NEA (Jan., 2009- April, 2010), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Studies of Rasuwagadi Hydroelectric Project, Chilime Hydro Power (2009); IEE Study of Balephi HEP (50 MW), Client: Green Ventures (P) Ltd, (Aug- Dec., 2009); Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of Mahakali Irrigation Project Stage III, Mahakali Irrigation Project , DOI (July – Nov., 2007) Environmental Impact Assessment Study of 120 MW Likhu – IV Hydroelectric Project, Green Ventures Private Limited, Nepal (2008-2009); Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Study of the National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences. (Jan., - Sept., 2006); Environment Impact Assessment of LMHEP - MMHEP 132 KV Transmission Line, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project. (2001-2002); Environmental Impact Assessment, Tender Design Stage, Stage –1, 70 MW Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project, including access road power transmission (1999-2001); IEE studies in 5 districts of western development regions of Nepal for rural electrification schemes (2002-2003), EIA studies of Kabeli Hydropower; Makalu Barun conservation Area (Tamku sector); Biodiversity study program for EIA along the road up to the dam site for the then proposed Arun III Hydro-electricity project; Arun III- Management of basin wide environment Impact study Project' etc.

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SWOYAMBHU MAN AMATYA, Ph. D. Forest and Soil Conservation Key Skills: Forest and soil conservation, climate change and community based adaptation planning, technical writing and editing

woyambhu Man Amatya has more than 36 years of working experience in Forestry, Soil Conservation, and Natural Resource Management. He has experience working in different capacity and position in the Government of Nepal like secretary for a) National Planning

Commission, b) Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, c) Ministry of Environmental, Science and Technology, and d) Water and Energy Commission, besides his position as Director General for departments as a) Department of Forest Research and Survey, b) National Parks and Wildlife Conservation. He has work as International Consultant/Expert preparation and presenting papers on a) ICT Application for Poverty Alleviation, Reduction of Hunger and Promotion of Employment and Sustainable Income Opportunities for UNDESA (New York) and UNECSAP (Bangkok) b) Evaluation Criteria and Strategy for UNESCAP, Bangkok, c) Strategy papers for ITU, Bangkok on a) NAV A & B b) Cyber –Security and Emerging Telecommunication and Climate Change. He has reviewed several draft EIA reports and provided valuable input prior finalizing it. Some of the projects in which Dr. Amatya has provided his input includes; EIA of Upper Seti HEP, EIA of Upper Marsyangdi HEP, Climate change vulnerability mapping project for National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA) for the Government of Nepal. Dr Amatya holds PhD in Economics from Tribhuvan Univesity, Nepal and M.Sc in forestry from Oxford University, UK.

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BIKASH CHAND SHRESTHA, M.SC, Aquatic Ecologist Key Skills: Aquatic conservation, field and laboratory approaches to investigate fish ecology, techniques to manage fish populations, aquatic impact assessment and in designing management strategies

ikash Chand Shrestha has obtained Master of Aquaculture from the University of the Philippines in Visayas, Philippines in 1984; M.Sc. Zoology (Fish and Fisheries) from Tribhuwan University, Nepal in 1974.

He has over 30 years of experience in research and training in the field of Fish and Fisheries. Some of the key assignments undertaken by Shrestha as Fishery Expert / Aquatic Life Expert on the environmental impact assessment are: National Fisheries and Inland Aquaculture Development Programme (2003-2007); Morrison Knudsen International, INC, USA. Kali Gandaki ”A” Hydroelectric Project, Kali Gandaki Environmental Management Unit (KGEMU) Beltari, Syangja.(Dec.,1999 - Sept.2001); Monitoring of Mitigation Plan during construction, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project, Stage 2, ( April, 2005-December, 2006); Environmental Survey for Upgrading Feasibility Study on Upper Seti (Damauli) Storage Hydroelectric Project, (May 2006 – December 2006

Besides, Shrestha has conducted research on ecological aspects of Nepal for various national and international institutions. Shrestha has participated in various numbers of national seminars, workshops, paper presentation etc. Shrestha on his credit has more than 15 publications in the national and international journals, book covering different ecological aspects of Nepal.

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KISHORE KUMAR UPADHYAYA, M.S. Fisheries Biologist Key Skills: Fisheries science, survey, fish trapping hauling program, establishment of River fish hatchery, project impact study and mitigation activities

ishore holds M.S/Zoology, Limnology from University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Prior joining NESS, Mr. Kishore Kumar Upadhyaya has served over 30 years to the Government of Nepal. He has served the government in different capacity. He has started his career as

fisheries development office and retired in a position of director general of the fisheries department, government of Nepal. During his tenure has gained expertise in fisheries research, fish breeding, hatchery and nursery management, different training for technician and farmers, field supervision and monitoring and provide technical assistance to farmers. Some representative work of Mr Updhayaya in his area are as follows;

Prepared Periodical Fisheries Development Plans such as 7th to 10th National Fisheries Development plans of the Government of Nepal.

Studied Limnology and Zoology from the University of Alberta, Canada for master's degree Studied and prepared dissertation paper on Benthic Maroinvertibrates of 5 Alberta Lakes, 1990-1992.

Conducted Impact Studies on Aquatic Environment and Fishery Resources of Kali Gandaki River Systems due to Hydroelectric Project in Syangja District of Nepal. He has played a key role in fisheries mitigation program at Kali Gandki HEP (144 MW). He was the lead fisheries expert for the survey of Kali Gandaki fishes, design of fish trapping and hauling program, construction of fish hatchery and social enhancement programs.

Carried out EIA Studies in Rivers and Streams of Nepal (Melamchi and Kabeli, Eastern Nepal) Studied and Prepared a Fisheries Impact Mitigation Plan for the Melamchi Drinking Water

Diversion Project.

Mr. Updhayaya is involved with NESS in preparing EIAs of hydropower projects with special contribution through conducting fisheries surveys, identification and prediction of impacts on fishes due to project activities, design of fisheries mitigation plans.

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LAXMI PRASAD DEVKOTA, Ph. D. Hydrologist Key Skills: Low flow /high flow measurement and analysis, suspended sediment load measurement and analysis, installation and monitoring of hydrometric and meteorological stations, hydrological modeling

Devkota has obtained Ph. D. (Hydrology), has more than 15 years of experience in working the field of Hydrology and Meteorology. He has expertise in GPS survey, low flow /high flow measurement and analysis, suspended sediment load measurement and analysis, installation and monitoring of hydrometric and meteorological stations, hydrological modeling. He was involved in installation and monitoring of hydrometric and meteorological stations and for preparing hydrological reports for Melamchi water supply project, Chainpur-Seti HEP, Upper Kali Gandaki Hydroelectric project, Modi HEP, Mugu-Karnali HEP, Humla-Karnali HEP to name a few. For the above projects, he was responsible for sediment flow analysis, river modeling, hydrological analysis, analysis for hydraulic rating analysis through computer modeling.

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RAM KUMAR SHARMA, M.S. Socio-Economist Key Skills: Planning and execution of social survey, Social Impact Assessment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation

amkumar Sharma has over 30 years of experience in Nepal. He is involved as Team Leader, EIA Expert, Resource Economist, Socio Economist, Social Science Expert, ME Expert in agricultural development, rural development, Rural electricity and hydroelectricity, Community

forestry, Flood control, Wetland, Food supply system, Poverty alleviation, Livelihood etc. projects funded by multilateral, bilateral, NGOs, INGOS and GoN Departments.

He has accomplished a wide range of environmental projects as a Team Leader/Coordinator and as a study member. In the capacity of a study member economist/socio-economist, he has accomplished the environmental impact assessments study of (1) Environmental Monitoring of Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Programme in 31 towns from Mechi to Mahakali Zone (June 2006 onwards); (2) IEE/EIA of Sector wise Road Project and Priority Investment Plans, (June-Dec 2006); (3) Upgrading EIA of Upper Seti (Damauli) Storage Hydroelectricer Project (May 2006 – December 2006); (4) EIA of infrastructure development of Economic Processing Zoning, Rupandehi district, (November 2005 – December 2006); (5) IEE of Upper Khimti Small Hydropower Project, Ramechhap/Dolakha districts, (Feb 2006 – September 2006); (6) Impact Evaluation of Leasehold Forestry Programme in Nepal, (July 2005-Dec., 2005); (7) Monitoring of Mitigation Plan during construction, Middle Marsyangdi Hydroelectric Project, Stage 2, Nepal Electricity Authority, Lamjung District, (March 2001 –Dec 2005); (8) Upgrading EIA of Kulekhani III Hydroelectric Project , Makwanpur, (July 2003 – October 2003); (9) IEE Study of Rural Electrification Scheme for Package – I (Dhanusha, Morang, Jhapa, Bara) (Sept., 2000 – May 2002); (10) Environmental Audit of Upper Bhotekoshi Hydroelectric Project (Sindhupalchok), (Nov-Dec, 2001); (11) EIA of Melamchi Water Supply Project including 60 km road (Kathmandu, Kavre, Sindhupalchok), (August 1999 to April 2000); (12) EIA of Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Project (Lamjung), (Nov. 1999 to March 2000); (13) Environmental Impact Study of Tamor River Basin (Dhankuta, Sankhuwasabha, Terathum, Taplejung), (Oct 1996 to April 1997) etc.

Recently, Mr Sharma was involved in a capacity of socio-economist in preparing social impact assessment reports for projects entitled “nationwide master plan study for reservoir type projects in Nepal”. This scope of this study includes; preparation of a power development plan for 20 years from 2013, and clarify the importance of storage type hydroelectric power development, select promising storage type hydroelectric power projects from 67potential projects listed in the long list prepared by the NEA, taking into account the technical, environmental, economic and financial issues. A screening of potential projects was conducted and 31 projects are passed this screening in the result. Under consideration to more detail of technical, environmental, economic and financial issues, 10 promising projects are selected. Mr. Sharma’s role in this study was to identify the social impacts of each projects and weigh the projects based on impacts. In addition to this he was responsible for assessing the issues related to resettlement and rehabilitation for the projects.

Mr. Sharma was former member of National Planning Commission of Government of Nepal. Sharma holds B.S in economic from Nepal and an M.S in resource economics in development planning from University of East Anglia, United Kingdom.

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BHIM PRASAD SUBEDI, Ph. D. Resettlement and Rehabilitation Expert Key Skills: Population Dynamics, Sustainable Development, Social Impact Assessment, Resettlement and Rehabilitation

him holds Ph. D. in Geography/Population from University of Hawaii, U.S.A., 1993, and Master Degree in Geography (Nepal). Dr. Bhim Prasad Subedi has an impressive career in field of migration, livelihood studies of the poor, population and environment relations. Over the last 30

years he has acquired and amassed vast knowledge and experience in the field by providing his expertise and knowledge at various capacities. He carried out Doctoral research on migration focusing on continuity and change in a village of Eastern Nepal in the late 1980s. Since then he has been involved in teaching and research in this area. He has completed more than 20 research articles (and chapters) published in national and international publications including International geographical Union- Commission on Globility and Marginality; Kyoto University, Japan; University of Bergen, Norway, Migration Letters, Population Geography on the theme of migration. Besides, he has worked as Team leader in the study of population pressure in Nepal carried out by MOPE/UNFPA, as Co-Investigator in the National Migration Survey 1996 which was based on nationally representative probability sample survey of about 2000 households from 600 clusters in 73 districts, as a population specialist carried out studies of the Hindu-Kush Himalayas for ICIMOD and of environmental planning and management in Kathmandu valley for IUCN. Dr. Subedi has good communication skills and is well conversant with three different languages. Some of the key assignments completed by Dr. Bhim Prasad Subedi as a Team Leader / Resettlement Expert / Social Geographer with relevance to the proposed project are:

Update of a study on the effects of the global financial and economic crisis on migration/migrants and remittances in Nepal (Feb. 1, 2010- March 31, 2010), Sektorvorhaben Migration und Entwicklung, GTZ Office, Kathmandu

Bridging study for EIA of Tamakoshi III Hydroelectricity Project, S/N Power Co., SWECO/SchEMS, Sept 2009- Dec 2009.

District Self-assessment through School and Teacher Mapping, Department of Education, MoE/ADB/ HDNCG. Dec-008 – Dec- 009 (intermittent).

Social Inclusion Project, Center for Nepal and Asian Studies (Dec 2007- Oct. 2009) Social Inclusion Project supported by SNV, (January 2007 – July 2009) EIA for Tamakoshi III Hydroelectricity Project, S/N Power Co., SWECO /SchEMS, Jan. 2009-

August 2009. EIA for Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectricity Project, TMS/NOR Consult/Lahmeyer International,

Dec. 2007-Dec. 2008. EIA of Pancheswor Multi-purpose Project, WRC/ DOED, Oct. 2008-Jan. 2009. (2.5mm). Developing Country Program Action Plan (CPAP) and P&D programs (September 03, 2007 to

October 29, 2007). Study of potential compact settlements in Humla district: for the Department of Urban

Development and Building Construction, Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (January 2007 to July 2007).

EIA for 400 kV Transmission Line of West-Seti Hydro-electricity Project, SMEC including study design and preparation of baseline Socio-economic condition, impact assessment and preparation of Resettlement Plan for Project Affected families of VDCs and Municipalities in four districts of Far-western Development Region (December 2006 to April 2007).

Population Perspective Plan for Nepal (PPP/N), sponsored by UNFPA (December 2004 to November 2005)

A Study on Hierarchy of Settlements and Their Minimum Requirements in Nepal, Study conducted by Central Department of Geography for Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, Ministry of Physical Planning and Works (2005 to 2006).

Development of Tourism Master Plan for Panchase and Kakani (March 2004 to June 2004)

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Asian Development Bank Loan No. 1452-NEP(SF): Kali Gandaki “A” Hydropower Project (September 2003 to March 2004)

Study on Population Pressure in Nepal, sponsored by UNFPA (December 2002 to March 2003) Assessment of Infrastructure Needs in ten districts of Nepal, sponsored by USAID, (July 2002

to October 2002) EMIS and School Mapping of Higher Secondary Institutions in Nepal conducted by CEDA and

sponsored by World Bank (for Higher Secondary Education Board) (From March 2002 to December 2002)

Kulekhani III Hydropower Project, sponsored by JICA, Supplementary Environmental Impact Assessment (Resettlement Plan), (April 2002 to August 2002)

Project Management Consultancy of Melamchi Water Supply Project (ADB sponsored (From January 2002 to April 2002)

Project Management Consultancy of Melamchi Water Supply Project (ADB sponsored) short-term January 2002 to April 2002.

Ecotourism Project for Asian Development Bank, Manila (From October 2001 to November 2001)

National Resettlement Policy Enhancement and Capacity Building for Asian Development Bank through NEW ERA, (From May 2001 to January 2002) (3 months)

Melamchi Water Supply Project, for NIPPON KOEI Co. Ltd in association with TAEC Consult and NESS P. Ltd., (From November 1999 to December 2001)

Study on Socio-economic Impacts of Micro-Hydro and Effectiveness of Women’s Participation in the Users Groups” For Ministry of Water Resources, Water and Energy Commission Secretariat. (From March 2001 to June 2001)

“Nepal Resettlement Policy and Practice: Review and Recommendations (phase II)” for NEW ERA/Acres International Ltd for ADB(From March 1999 to September 1999)

Environmental Impact Assessment of Bheri-Babai Hydro-electricity Project, for NEW ERA/Nippon Koei (From August 1999 to November 1999)

“Nepal Resettlement Policy and Practice: Review and Recommendations (phase I)” for NEW ERA/Acres International Ltd for ADB (From October 1998 to March 1999)

EIA of Middle Marsyangdi Hydro-Power Project for NEW ERA/ Lahmeyer International (From February 1997 to June 1997)

Andhi Khola and Budhi Ganga Hydro-electricity projects (From March 1997 to August 1997 and September 1997 to February 1998)

Local Educational Planning for Cambridge Educational Consultants (CEC)/DFID in Secondary Education Development Project, (From April 1995 to August 1996 and October 1997 to January 1998)

International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Responsible for to assess the current state of environment and development in Hindukush-Himalayan Areas including Afghanistan, Pakistan, NE India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Myanmar and prepare a brief report based on the materials available in ICIMOD and other libraries in Kathmandu (From June 1996 to October 1996)

UNFPA sponsored Study of Reasons for Low Level of Contraceptive Acceptance in Nepal by using qualitative data through focus group interviews and quantitative data from NFFHS 1991.

UNFPA sponsored National Survey of Migration, Employment, and Birth, Death and Contraception conducted by Central Department of Population Studies TU, (June 1995 to December 1996)

To assess population dynamics and prepare a report summarizing population situation in Kathmandu Valley including a plan of action for regulating growth in Kathmandu Valley, IUCN (The World Conservation Union)/ National Conservation(From November 1994 to January 1995).

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MR. HARI PRASAD BHATTARAI, M.A. Anthropologist Key Skills: Social Impact Assessment, Financing institutions social safeguards, Cultural and Archeological Impact Assessment

e holds MA in anthropology from Tribhuvan University, Nepal. Hari is a social scientist with 18 years of experience in social impact assessment, and resettlement and rehabilitation of large infrastructure projects. He has completed numerous social assessments and impact statements

of hydropower, road, water supply, irrigation projects. Some of the major projects in which Hari was involved includes Jhimruk Hydroelectric Project, Bheri-Babai Multipurpose diversion project (hydropower component), Kali Gandaki “A” Hydroelectric Project (144 MW), Urban Governance and Development Project (funded by World Bank and Government of Nepal).

He is responsible for preparing social management framework for addressing social issues in above projects, involved in assessing the resettlement and rehabilitation plan including resettlement matrix. He has extensive knowledge in preparing social impact assessment reports. He has worked with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)/Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IIAS), TU. He is a lead auditor/assessor of Rainforest Alliance /Smart Wood program, USA.

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HARI PRASAD PANDIT, Ph. D. Hydropower Engineer Key Skills: Planning and design of hydropower projects, Hydraulics and River Engineering, Simulation modeling

andit holds a Ph. D. degree in Hydropower Engineering based on collaborative research among Tribhuvan University,Nepal/Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU),Norway and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT),Delhi. and two Master of Science degrees; M. Sc. in

Hydraulic & River Engineering, April 1996 from International Institute for Infrastructure, Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering, IHE, Delft, The Netherlands and M. Sc. Civil Engineering (Honors), with specialization in Civil and Industrial Building Structures, 1988 from Rostov Civil Engineering Institute, Rostov-on-Don, Russia and has 23 years long career as a Civil and Water Resources Engineer. He is an Associate Professor in Institute of Engineering, TU and teaches Hydraulics, Hydropower and River Engineering as well as Irrigation and Hydraulic Structures to the students of postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Besides, he supervises Theses and Projects works of these students. He also worked as a Deputy Project Coordinator in a Multilateral funded (HMGN /WB/ SDC/CIDA,) Engineering Education Project for 4.0 yrs.

He has extensive experience in Hydraulics, Hydropower and River Engineering, has worked as a Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineer, Hydrologist, Water resources expert in a number of projects in Nepal. Dr. Pandit, completed many projects being responsible for identification, field survey and feasibility study of micro, mini, small, medium and large Hydropower projects. Mr. Pandit was involved as a Hydraulic/ Hydropower Engineer in preparing detail project report for Likhu IV Hydroelectric Project (120MW), Chainpur-Seti HEP (454 MW). He is responsible as a design engineer for Kali Gandaki Kovan HEP (400 MW).

He was involved in providing experts input during EIA studies carried out by Nepal Environmental and Scientific Services (NESS) in Likhu-IV HEP (120 MW), Balephi HEP (50 MW), Rasuwagadhi HEP, IEE/EIA of Kabeli A HEP to name a few. . He also worked as an expert to review the design and implementation of a number of mini and small hydropower projects.

He has working knowledge over professional software like GIS, AUTOCAD, HEC- RAS, DUFLOW, ODIRMO, MIKE 11, MIKE BASIN etc. and programming languages such as FORTRAN, PASCAL and BASIC. He has also developed software, which is used to simulate and analyze hydraulic transients in Hydropower plants.

He has coordinated and conducted several training courses in hydropower engineering. He has served as a Resource Person for several National as well as International Trainings and Workshops. He is also the author of several training and course manuals. He has published a number of papers in National and International journals, conferences and seminar proceedings.

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MEGH RAJ DHITAL, Ph. D. Geologist Key Skills: GIS, Geological Survey and Mapping, Geological Field Assessment and Evaluations, Environmental Assessment

egh Raj Dhital holds D.Sc in geology from Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan and M.Sc (with honors) in Applied Geology from Peoples’ Friendship University, Moscow, Russia. Dhital was the head of department of Geology department of Tribhuvan Univesity. He has over 25

years experience working in different countries namely Nepal, India, China, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Norway through European Union/ICIMOD for the study of landslide and mass movements in various parts of Europe. He was involved from DFID as a Landslide Review Consultant for the Landslide Risk Assessment Project. Dr. Dhital is involved as a consultant geologist to NESS. Dhital has woked as a head of Mountain Risk Engineering Unit of Tribhuvan University. Through MRE, Dhital and his team carried out landslide stabilization works at Dhuskun, Naguche, and Ghimire Chhap areas, Barabise area, and a part of the MRE Nepal Project (1997-1999).

Recently he was involved in preparing land side risk assessment and vulnerability mapping for Upper Seti HEP through NESS. He was also the team leader of geological team for conducting “master plan study of reservoir projects in Nepal”. This project was awarded to NESS by JICA. Dr. Dhital lead the team of 12 geologist in carrying out feasibility study of 8 selected reservoir projects of total (2200 MW). The finding of the study shall be used as a basis for selecting storage type hydropower projects in Nepal. He is providing a regular input to NESS in areas of GIS, geological mapping, vulnerability assessment, mitigation management.

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SUNIL B KHATRY, M. SC. (PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY) Laboratory Director, Quality Control Manager, Senior Chemist Key Skills: Laboratory Management (NEPLAS & ISO 17025 / 9001/14001); Analysis and Quality Control, Pollution Monitoring, Analysis and Assessment, Academic Research

unil B Khatry has been associated with the firm since 1996 for continuous operation of NESS laboratory at a capacity of Chemist / Environmental, Monitoring Specialist / Laboratory Quality Control Manager. He has been also disseminating the experience knowledge in academic

sectors (case studies, dissertation and review of advance degree academic papers) as a competent associated professor since 2005 in national / international advance degrees. His indigenous multidimensional skill transformation has already been explored through his publications in national & international journals. Key professional experiences that have accomplished by Mr. Khatry in organizational multidisciplinary disciplines are inclusive of

Water Quality Testing and Sanitary Survey from Development & Implementation Phases, from Batch II and Batch VIII Schemes of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project (RWSSFDB), covering whole Nepal (2000 to 2012, as water quality chemist / Coordinator); Environmental mapping of Municipalities (Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Kirtipur Municipality, Dharan Municipality & Banepa Municipality – 1999 to 2002, as Environmental Expert / Coordinator); Environmental quality monitoring & assessment of various environmental parameters viz. water, wastewater, noise, soil, toxic gases and dust in the context of hydropower projects implementation and power generation (Upper Bhote Koshi Hydroelectricity Project; Kaligandaki A Hydroelectricity Power Project – 2001 / 2002; Kulekhani (III) Hydropower Project – 2002; Middle Marsyamgdi Hydroelectric Project Area – baseline to terminating phase, 2008, Andhi Khola – 2011, as monitoring specialist); Implementation Study on Assessment of Ambient Air Quality along Dharan – Biratnagar Industrial Corridor, SEAM – N Project Area (Phase s I, II & III – 2009, as monitoring expert); Study of Bagmati River Water Quality in the Kathmandu Valley for Melamchi Water Supply Project / ADB (1999, Water Quality Chemist); .Establishment of Environmental Service Centre, SEAM – N (2006, as an Environmental Expert); Situation Analysis of Indoor Air Pollution Status in Urban & Rural Areas of Terai and Hilly Regions of Nepal, WHO / Nepal Health Research Council / South Asian Forum for Health Research, (2003); Noise Pollution and Development of Criteria for Its Prevention and Control, WHO / NHRC (2003, as Monitoring Specialist); Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan Framework (DPRP) for Safe Drinking Water in Kathmandu Valley, Lalitpur Sub – Metropolitan City, NSET / UNICEF (2007); AQM and Ration of CCD Briquette in Bhutanese Refugee Camps, Jhapa – LWF / UNHCR (2006, as Air Quality Expert); Program Assistant on Procedure for Assessment of EBD of Local Levels due to Major Environmental Risk Factors Namely, WHO/NHRC (2004 to 2005, as Program Assistant); Post Evaluation of Arsenic Bio-Sand Filters in Lumbini Zone, Nepal, RVWRMP (2007, Environmental Expert / Coordinator); Regional Water Quality Testing Laboratories Operational, Functional & Refresher Training, GON / ADB LOAN NO. 1755 NEP – SF / STWSSSP(2008, as Laboratory Expert); Assessment on Community Water Supply System and Groundwater Sources at Major Municipalities, STIUEIP (2009 to 2010, Coordinator); Revival of permanent air quality monitoring stations in Kathmandu valley under KVAAQMS program (2010 to 2012, as Coordinator); Laboratory Upgrading Program for Waste Water Treatment Plant Laboratory, High Powered Committee for Implementation & Monitoring of the Bagmati Area Sewerage Construction/ Rehabilitation Project BASP (2011, as a Laboratory Specialist); Biological Water Treatment Plant for the Removable of Dissolved Ammonia and Nitrate from the Ground Water at Household Level, Yagai- Kagaku Co. Ltd., Sapporo (1996, Laboratory Analyst); Establishing National Drinking Water Quality Standards and Programme for Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance, WHO/NEP / PHE (2000, Water Quality Chemist).

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