Saturday, August 31, 2013

Building A New Nepal

NEW YORK, April 24, 2008 - Nepal’s Constituent Assembly election on April 10th has ushered in a new era in the country's political history. In what has been hailed as the "people’s mandate," the former insurgent Maoists who won a majority have been charged with leading "New Nepal's" transformation. Partnering with the Institute for State Effectiveness and the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA), the Asia Society hosted a panel of experts to discuss the implications of this groundbreaking election and offer suggestions for building an inclusive, democratic, and peaceful Nepal. The program was moderated by Sanjeev Man Sherchan, Senior Program Officer, Asia Society Policy Programs.

Despite the unexpected election results, the panelists concurred that the government must now move forward collectively to address the dual challenges of governance and rewriting Nepal's constitution. According to Rhoderick Chalmers, voters there have rejected politics as usual, and the new government must now respond to and reinvigorate its relations with the people at a grassroots level. Chhaya Jha argued for a new economic model that can overcome systemic barriers to benefit those historically marginalized. Citing grim statistics for women’s literacy, she urged the government to address lingering inequities based on gender, caste, ethnicity, and religion.

In one engaging highlight of the program, the panelists debated the role that an official Truth and Reconciliation Commission might play in beginning to heal the wounds left from decades of unresolved violence. Jha argued that such a process is necessary to bring any sense of justice and closure, while Raghav Raj Regmi expressed concern that a TRC not take the form of an externally-led effort, but rather draw from indigenous resources for conflict resolution. Deepak Thapa cautioned that the TRC clause was included in Nepal's recent Comprehensive Peace Agreement without public consultation, setting a disturbing precedent for facilitating the process in an open and inclusive way.

Panelists:

Rhoderick Chalmers, South Asia Deputy Project Director, International Crisis Group, (via teleconference)
Chhaya Jha, Director, Human Resource Development Centre (HURDEC), P. Ltd., Nepal
Raghav Raj Regmi, Sr. Consultant and MD of Development Consultancy Centre (DECC), Nepal, and Chair, Visioning New Nepal (VNN) process steering Committee
Deepak Thapa, Director, Social Science Baha, Kathmandu; and author, A Kingdom Under Siege—Nepal's Maoist Insurgency, 1996-2003 (via teleconference)

Link:

http://asiasociety.org/policy/governance/national/building-new-nepal

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Champaran Blues by Roshan Sherchan


                      
 

This book is a collection of fascinating and interesting essays which are somewhere related to Nepalese society and Nepalese issues. In this book, the author has included the essays which reflect the problems commonly seen in the Nepalese society. The essays of this book show different aspects of life. They teach us that life is sometimes full of happiness, prosperity and sometimes full of sorrow and pain. The author aims to let the readers know and understand the value of own life as well as others. He also writes that we cannot live alone in this world. So we must have the feeling of cooperation and brotherhood and must live in harmony in a society. This book also highlights the different social problems which we have to solve ourselves. Basically, while reading this book we can find that the essays are based on Nepal and Nepali society. So, this book is very interesting to read and they help us know more about Nepali society.
 

1. http://www.pilgrimsonlineshop.com/xauthordetailsnew.php?mauthor=Roshan%20Sherchan

2. http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=23148

3. http://www.pandulipibooks.com/

Friday, August 23, 2013

Bhupi Sherchan: Our Treasure !!



Bhupi Sherchan (1937-1990) (1993 B.S. – 2046 B.S.) was a Nepalese poet. He was born in Mustang district of Nepal. He went to Banaras College. He was awarded with Sajha Puraskar in 1970 for his poem collection "Ghumne Mech Mathi Andho Manche" (Blind man on a Revolving Chair

Sherchan was the most successful poet to popularize free verse. He has analyzed humans and human life in different ways but his biggest contribution to Nepalese society is that he has tried to show the way to the new generation through his numerous poems. His Himalayan nationalism can be seen in his poem "Hami" ("Us"), where he claimed that Nepalese are brave, but foolish (because they are brave).

Sherchan produced several odes to the martyrs of Nepal, including "Sahid Ko Samjhana," "Main Batti Ko Sikha," and "Ghantaghar"."Ghumne Mechmathi Andho Manchhe," or "Blind Man on a Revolving Chair,"has undergone its 10th edition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhupi_Sherchan

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Investment in Thakali and Thakkhola

By , http://thakalisamaj.org.uk/?p=1043#more-1043, February 18, 2013

THASANG HYUOL DDHIM

Note:

 

TSS is of the opinion that THD initiative has to be successful. If this becomes successful, this can be a role model for other initiatives in the future so Thakali youths can learn the same and apply for their upliftment at peronal and social sphere. TSS has refered this article from Thakali Welfare Society, Uk with an intention to disseminate this undertaking to wider audience through social media. TSS take this opportunity to post this article with an aim to atleast inject this concept to one youth. If that is done, the goal of this post would be considered success. 

 

INTRODUCTION


Any Thakali person around the world should have the ability to guess what Thasang Hyuol Ddhim (THD) is, if they understand the definition of those words. It is a popular word of our native language, Thakali, to mean “ Village home of Thakkhola”. Its location has been crucial to all Thakalis of Thakkhola in their respected village in order to carry out important cultural and social activities since the very beginning of Thakali generation and heritage. Through the concept of this model, now we can see well-established Thakali Samaj Ghar in almost every major city of Nepal where Thakali members are residing under clear leadership of Central Thakali Samaj Samiti, Nepal.


Currently, we are living in small world, from Thakkhola to UK, USA, Japan, Korea and other nations are easily accessible by any means let alone within Nepal. This is a change we are witnessing in our generation noticeably it arises with growing intellect and ambition of human nature, it only gets bigger and faster due to advanced developments in modern technology through the competition of rich companies from powerful and affluent nations.
 
Yet, we are also living in a world of freedom and liberty, therefore day by day it becomes easier for individuals to grow independent through ones own self-sufficiency and success with the help of international law of human rights. Human rights law varies widely among nations, sadly some have strict restrictions implemented, however this injustice will be eradicated eventually, with the knowledge and enlightenment that the basic right of any human being comes with him or her since their birth. It is innate, some rights we are just born with and no one can object.
As a consequent, if one can go anywhere he likes and do what he pleases then what will happen to our origin of Thakkhola and the future generation of Thakalis. The long-term implications of this have very serious and tragic effects. Although it is highly respectable that Thakali people have reached all areas around the world and are embarking on their bright future in search of a better quality of life, their identity and homeland can undoubtedly be forgotten in the midst of a westernized lifestyle. Thakkhola belongs to Thakali caste and if a handful of Thakalis (descendent of four brothers) is to disperse so rapidly outside of Thakkhola then inevitably a vacuum of emptiness is created. We are in real danger of losing our precious identity and control over our small and beautiful cultural heritage.
 
Keeping this in mind, our generation (living and breathing all Thakali Pariwar at present) have an obligation and a duty to do something to preserve our Thakali identity through investment in Thakali and Thakkhola so that our unique culture and tradition can go long way generation-to-generation.
THD is the initiative that has proven success within Thakali pariwar in UK and now this is likely to go global in an attempt to protect wider range of interest of Thakalis and Thakkhola.
 
Motto of this venture is “ THALO THHALO OUR VALO”
 
Purpose and objective of thasang hyoul ddhim
  • Unite all Thakali members of the world through collective investment in Thakali and Thakkhola.
  • Utilize and maximize business skills of Thakali members
  • Encourage for higher education/vocational qualifications for younger generations
  • Employment opportunities for Thakali members as per their qualifications
  • Create plate form for Thakali entrepreneurship
  • Protect and preserve Cultural heritage
  • Safe guard of voting right to all Thakali members for Thakkhola
  • Promote business skills at all level
  • Create business forum at all level
  • Establish self-sufficient community aid project where necessary
  • Liaison with NGO, INGO and the Nepal Government for Development of the Thakkhola region
  • Be able to fulfill role of the Trustees of Thakali and Thakkhola for longer term.
EXECUTION OF THD VENTURE
Consultation period
This initiative has been tried and tested in the United Kingdome and proved that it has ethic of good productivity without heavy burden to individual member or the organization. It is quietly flourishing without making any noise of discomfort of members or organization. It has been three years since THD UK is established.
 
Being important, personal (Thakali pariwar only) and collective venture as such consultation is initiated through secure media within Thakali member around the world. Series of Meeting are due to take place in Nepal under coordination of Central Thakali Samaj Samiti where all Thakali members are invited to attend.
 
This is open meeting however invitation will be sent to all head of organizations, head of khyu (Thhalo), businessman, investors, highly intellectual personal through academic, politics, civil service, business or personal experiences.
 
June 2013 is dateline for consultation period. By then, a conclusive report will be prepared, given this positive outcome, rough figures of investment, number of shares, potential directors and working committee may be able to included in this report.
 
Planning and Management period
 
On the basis of the consultation report, it is important to determine legal framework of THD Nepal over this period. Working committee under command of THD UK to be formed. A Committee will prepare and undertake all necessary activities to form an Official Board of Directors of THD Nepal. During this period record of shares and members will be recorded for certain but money will not be collected until Board of Directors are elected and company account is opened.
September 2013 is dateline for Planning and management period.
 
Final and Execution period of THD Nepal
 
At this stage, structure of THD Nepal is completed. This will have elected or selected (through consent of all members) Board of Directors, Chairman and Secretary of company.
Company will have legal recognition from Nepal government and other nations. Company will have clear directives, policy and detailed Terms and Conditions of any project that they will undertake.
With intensive planning preparation and commitment the Board of Directors of THD should be able to launch first project by Jan 2014 in the view of completion before LHA PHEWA (12 Bharse Mela).
 
POSSIBLE BUSINESS VENTURE OF THD
With consideration of local resources and god gifted natural beauty, these are the prospect of the Thakkhola
 
1. Tourism Sector – This is already popular destination of Tourism but in limited capacity. There is opportunity to explore this sector by creating European style holiday park, camping and caravan to attract bigger flow of tourism nationally and internationally.
European style holiday camping and caravan is designed to cater for whole range of holidaymakers normally from 3-14 days of booking. It is sophisticated holiday venue where all kinds of entertainment are included. It is considered low budget holiday in Europe so it is affordable to majority of them. In context to Nepal, this will be ideal for schools, family from city and tourists from India. Self-catering lodge is part of this business, at the same scheme shareholder can have a ownership the plot of land in order get voting rights and to be part of local community.
There are also prospect in sporting field, like golf course, ski resort, mountain bike, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, paragliding, skydiving, Horse/pony riding and high altitude running etc. This can be a part of Holiday Park.

2. Place of Holiness (DHARMIK CHHETRA) – This is another area where we can explore Thakkhola to the world. We have GHURSANGBE (a place where enlightenment of Guru Rhimmorchhe was taken place), NHARIJHYOWA LHA (Powerful goddess similar to Mankamana Mai for many followers) and ideal landscape to build Big Statue of Budhha (similar to one in Hong Kong). Being Muktinath is in close distance, this field certainly looks more appealing, however in business sense it has indirect profit and longer time for return.

3. Farming BusinessThis is main occupation of many local residents however it is proving hard work to what they earn. This is one of the reasons why local Thakalis are moving away day by day. Apple farming has already proved success, there are more to be done with introduction of modern technology in agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry.

4. Elderly Residential home/ Care homeWith growing pressure in modern life and with better professions of younger generation, culture of living together to look after parents and grand parents is gradually fading away and our society should come to understand this sooner than later. Given quality of fresh air, natural spring water and spectacular scenery this venture certainly demands further thoughts for investment.

5. Investment in LandWithout doubt this is the asset of Thakalis and Thakkhola. Time has reached upon us to secure, protect and develop the available land of Thakkhola in a such way so that our future generations do not have to suffer in 50 to100 years time. This is big issue and it requires greater discussion and greater cooperation within our Thakali pariwar to see it through to the end.

6. Investment in Renewable EnergyNo nations can run without energy, energy always become short supply due to increase in urban lifestyle with demand of modern technology. On the other hand, the current technique of energy generation is heavily criticized by scientists and environmentalists as excessive carbon emissions is having a destructive effect in global climate and natural world. Fossil fuels are also running out if not now but certainly in years to some, understandably Renewable Energy is in high demand and we are in right place to take advantage of this situation.
Hydropower, wind turbine and solar panel, which are very appropriate options in our village but it depends on government policy and budgets we are prepared to make for this investment. Notably we will require professional opinions from experts on this field and should be able to obtained grant from overseas.
 
7. Use of natural resources – Sand, gravel, stone and timber can be best used to boost the economy of the Thakkhola. There is scope of finding oil mine and minerals with help of right agency, if not anything certainly scope for some kind of factory which will create wealth and job prospects for local and professional Thakali.
 
INTEREST OF THAKALI AND THAKKHOL
 
It definitely raises questions how an investment company fulfil an interest of Thakali and Thakkhola. Well, I will put it down as renewable energy. Thakali owns the company and company is investing in Thakkhola. By doing this investors are making profits by income generated by investment and local people not to mention Thakali professionals will have better job opportunities. This also helps to attract small business around and value of the land will increase as business grows. As owner of the land being Thakalis and THD we have control over any development in the area, we can put better planning and system in place so that our common interest (Culture, tradition and Heritage) are well secured and protected.
 
It is very important that company should be in position to generate handsome profits in regular basis so certain percentage of profits can be allocated to community aid and common interest. This believes in self-sustained method so that there should not be requirement of repeated one off donations amongst us.
INVESTMENT IN THAKALI AND THAKKHOLA
 
This simply means stand on your own two feet. You look after your own people and your assets and in return they look after you in the long term. It is all about protection of our identity by leading the right way to future generations. It is fundamental that we understand that Thakkhola belongs to Thakali people, so each and every individual of Thakali should be able to share the benefits that generate from Thakkhola, and at the same time we Thakali should be able to put some time and effort to generate such benefits in good time. It is a moral responsibility of all Thakali wherever we are living today.
SUMMARY
 
This is nothing more we can do but raise awareness of this problem and propose ideas at this stage. If we all open the door and find out what this opportunity embodies about then it is not rocket science at all. This is not about me or mine, it is about our and us. Time does not wait for anyone and this is our moment to unite and work together in restoring prosperity of our homeland, before it may well become too late.
My humble request to all Thakali pariwar around the world to join in this venture by any means possible to make it a grand success as envisioned, once and for all.
May Char Deuta, Lha Nharijhyowa and Pitra Deuta bless all Thakali pariwar wherever you are living today.
INTERPRETATION
 
Words and phrases used in this article defined as follows:
 
Thasang Hyoul Ddhim (THD) Nepal – Proposed Investment Company of Thakali of Char Chan.
Thakali – This only includes Gauchan, Tulachan, Sherchan and Bhattachan who must belong to one of the ghyuo of above Chan.
Thakkhola – This is area includes North Tukche, South Ghasa East Nilgiri Himal and West Dhaulagiri Himal.
Thakali Pariwar – All Thakali regardless of their gender and Chan as history confirms that Thakali are descended of four brothers.
Common interest of Thakali – Any assets that are not under private ownership, cultural activities, tradition, religion institute, education institute and any other matter that represent the identity of Thakali.
 
THD UK – Current board of Directors and Secretary

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Let us take the benefit: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)

Dear all,
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These are user friendly sources for working staffs like us  in order to get continually updated and abridged with interesting subjects of interest.

I am of the opinion that MOOC can be great resource for your personal development. I highly recommend to take this course. Take one course at a time and once you complete it, you wll get addicted. What do you think?

 

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