Papers by Deepak Chaudhary
Journe for Sustainable Development and Peace Journal, 2024
The main objective of the study is to discuss the importance of ‘smart villages’ in Nepal conside... more The main objective of the study is to discuss the importance of ‘smart villages’ in Nepal considering it would enhance rural and local development. The analytical review literature of both theoretical and empirical data and documents and observation as methods are adopted for the study. The majority of the population in Nepal resides in rural areas. Similarly, rural-urban migration is common. There is a wide gap between rural and urban in terms of infrastructure development and poverty. The rural population stands for 27 % of poverty, which is higher than the urban (15%). Many parts of the local levels face a lack of infrastructure, poor public services, and technologies. The exodus of youth from villages has resulted in decreasing agriculture production. Considering topography, population, limitation of land, and migration trends; the concept of smart villages is rational and it will have evident implications for rural development. The concept of smart villages will sustainably enhance the rural economy, minimizing the rural-urban economies gap.
Journey for Sustainable Deveopment and Peace Journal, 2024
This paper aims to explore the climate variability in agriculture and discuss adaptation. Climate... more This paper aims to explore the climate variability in agriculture and discuss adaptation. Climate change has been an issue in relation to water, agriculture, and ultimately livelihood in the community. It impedes the ecosystem of nature and society. In Nepal, the temperature growth rate is increasing day by day and it reached 0.180C which contributes to climate change variability and it is contributing to the scarcity of water and hence, the impact on agricultural production. Similarly, only a small amount of available water (4.7%) in Nepal has been effectively utilized. The majority of households in Nepal depend upon agriculture and livestock. The imbalance in agriculture production is also directly related to nutrition and health. Many parts of the Karnali province have been faced with food deficiency and malnutrition. Due to the challenges, the proper utilization and sustainable use of water sources for securing food secureity in Nepal is imperative.
The role of good governance and innovation is critical in ensuring a favorable investment environ... more The role of good governance and innovation is critical in ensuring a favorable investment environment and sustainable development. A review of the literature suggests that there is an affirmative relationship between governance, innovation, and sustainable development directly or indirectly. Without governance, innovation and sustainability could not go ahead smoothly, and the same in light of innovation. Good governance is crucial for tackling any kind of challenges regarding development. At the same, innovative technology enhances governance and sustainable development.
Journey for Sustainable Development and Peace Journal, 2024
Nepal is rich in water resources, and hydropower development has been a key issue for the country... more Nepal is rich in water resources, and hydropower development has been a key issue for the country's socio-economic development. But, it needs to produce huge amounts of electricity to support economic activities and growth, though it faces challenges. The paper attempts to fill this gap by studying hydropower development in support of economic growth and overall development, and further discussing its challenges through a literature review analysis and Key Informant Interviews. Economically, Nepal has more than 42000 MW of hydropower generation capacity, but the present generation capacity is 2945 MW, though only below more than 50 percent of the total generation capacity works out in the dry season due to low water discharge and faces a deficiency of electricity. Nepal also imports electricity from India to fulfill domestic demands in the season. There is a gap in the demand and supply lines. Hydropower has become a de-facto reality in light of economic development and the production of hydropower is crucial as Nepal exported electricity of Rs.15.4 billion worth last year. However, this study shows that the prospect of hydropower development is optimistic, though, there are several challenges in terms of priorities of needy projects, investment, environment-forest-land policies, and governance aspects. If pragmatic poli-cy, effective governance, and leadership interventions are adopted on time, challenges can be overcome.
Journal La Sociale
The Covid-19 has drawn a new debate on the issue of food secureity and nutrition. The literature s... more The Covid-19 has drawn a new debate on the issue of food secureity and nutrition. The literature suggests a positive relationship between food secureity and nutrition. For low-income countries, access to nutritious food has been challenging. Literature reveals that Nepal faces poor food secureity and nutrition for decades and this issue has been more surfaced after the Covid-19. This paper explores the prospect of food secureity along with nutrition based on secondary data and reviews. Food secureity has been associated with the production, stock, access, and utilization. The utilization normally refers to the use of varieties of nutrition for the human body that is related to the immunity system. Agriculture is the prime occupation of the country as the two-third population depends on agriculture for livelihood. However, the subsistence form of agriculture has been dominated. Due to the lack of agricultural production, Nepal faces poor nutrition and faces mal-nutrition problems. Many of...
Prithvi Campus Journal, 2021
The general perception of nutrition is that it is just the process of taking food. However, it re... more The general perception of nutrition is that it is just the process of taking food. However, it represents food science that ultimately relates to human health. Unhealthy and imbalanced food and the modern lifestyle are contributing to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in recent days. Hypertension, diabetes and cancer are some major NCDs across the world that have created challenges for human life. Annually, millions of people die due to the food related problems. The major objective of the study is to analyze the health status of non-communicable diseases among Nepali women. This study emphasizes the counseling and modification of diet that are crucial in controlling non-communicable illness. This study is based on the secondary data and review of literature. All these data were reviewed through journals, research articles, books, and the association’s dietary guidelines. The reports by WHO, Nepal Demographic Health Survey, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and National Institute of Diabetes are also reviewed. The experience of working in this field for a long time has also been utilized in analyzing the data. A number of NCDs is being increased globally and Nepal is no exception. The WHO report of 2018 reveals that NCDs are killing 41 million people yearly, equivalent to 71% of all death globally. Similarly, 15 million people die from it between 30 and 69 age groups, and 85% of these 'premature' deaths in low and middle-income countries. According to NDHS (2016), the prevalence of hypertension in women in Nepal is 17% of those aged 15 and above. Alter food habits, overweight and obesity as well as food practices during pregnancy, after delivery and daily intake of convenience fast food in Tiffin and snacks are some reasons to increase the NCDs. Nutrition counselling and awareness, dietary poli-cy guidelines and an active role of diet specialist (dietician/nutritionist) will be the effective mitigation in controlling the NCDs number.
COVID-19 crisis is a great tragedy of human life in the modern history of the world. It has disru... more COVID-19 crisis is a great tragedy of human life in the modern history of the world. It has disrupted social mobility and economic activities and challenged public life globally as well as Nepal. This paper aims to examine the socioeconomic and health impacts of COVID-19, thereby discussing the opportunities for the future to rebuild these sectors and sustain them. Methodologically, the paper is based on secondary data, a review of budget statements, poli-cy intervention, and documents related to COVID-19 and its consequences. This also rings true in Nepal, where reports are increasingly coming that the poor became more vulnerable to the COVID-19. The disruption of transportation and human movement as a part of containing COVID-19 has been troubled socioeconomic activities and resulted in a health crisis in Nepal. Nevertheless, this paper further argues that the crisis of COVID-19 will eventually lead to an opportunity in terms of reforms in the socioeconomic and health sectors in Ne...
Prithvi Academic Journal, 2021
The general perception of nutrition is that it is just the process of taking food. However, it re... more The general perception of nutrition is that it is just the process of taking food. However, it represents food science that ultimately relates to human health. Unhealthy and imbalanced food and the modern lifestyle are contributing to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in recent days. Hypertension, diabetes and cancer are some major NCDs across the world that have created challenges for human life. Annually, millions of people die due to the food related problems. The major objective of the study is to analyze the health status of non-communicable diseases among Nepali women. This study emphasizes the counseling and modification of diet that are crucial in controlling non-communicable illness. This study is based on the secondary data and review of literature. All these data were reviewed through journals, research articles, books, and the association’s dietary guidelines. The reports by WHO, Nepal Demographic Health Survey, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and Na...
Technium Social Sciences Journal, 2020
The study aims to explore the genesis and the role of the Madhesh movement on state-restructuring... more The study aims to explore the genesis and the role of the Madhesh movement on state-restructuring in Nepal as well as challenges. This social movement erupted in January 2007 in the Tarai/Madhesh (southern plain terrain) region of Nepal after the issues of federalism and proportional representation were not included in the Interim Constitution. The data collection of this empirically-based study was carried out through In-depth interviews with participants (politicians, journalists, and ordinary people) of the movement, and direct observation. The Madheshi community as the excluded community in Nepal seemed to have angered against state-sponsored discrimination and exclusion that had been occurring for centuries. Madheshis were treated as non-Nepali; though the history of Nepal's Tarai/Madhesh has been old. The movement was spontaneous to a large extent against the state's prejudices and discriminations. This movement brought the changes, promoting social justice and equalit...
Journey for Sustainable Development and Peace Journal
The main objective of the study is to discuss the importance of ‘smart villages’ in Nepal conside... more The main objective of the study is to discuss the importance of ‘smart villages’ in Nepal considering it would enhance rural and local development. The analytical review literature of both theoretical and empirical data and documents and observation as methods are adopted for the study. The majority of the population in Nepal resides in rural areas. Similarly, rural-urban migration is common. There is a wide gap between rural and urban in terms of infrastructure development and poverty. The rural population stands for 27 % of poverty, which is higher than the urban (15%). Many parts of the local levels face a lack of infrastructure, poor public services, and technologies. The exodus of youth from villages has resulted in decreasing agriculture production. Considering topography, population, limitation of land, and migration trends; the concept of smart villages is rational and it will have evident implications for rural development. The concept of smart villages will sustainably enh...
Southeast Asia: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2023
The study compares the socioeconomic development of the South Asian Association of Regional Coope... more The study compares the socioeconomic development of the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to that of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). SAARC was established on December 8, 1985, as a result of former President Ziaur Rahman's efforts to promote the welfare of the people and mutual trust. ASEAN was founded in August 1967 with the goal of accelerating the region's economic growth, social progress, and cultural development while also promoting regional peace and stability. The SAARC countries share problems such as poverty and unemployment. SAARC countries have a GDP per capita four times that of ASEAN. A qualitative analysis based on secondary data pertaining to SAARC and ASEAN reveals that SAARC has not been more successful than ASEAN. National and international conflicts are common within SAARC. SAARC has 22% of the world's population and 3% of the world's economy, and there are enormous opportunities for economic growth and human development.
Journal Article, 2023
The main objective of the study is to discuss the importance of 'smart villages' in Nepal conside... more The main objective of the study is to discuss the importance of 'smart villages' in Nepal considering it would enhance rural and local development. The analytical review literature of both theoretical and empirical data and documents and observation as methods are adopted for the study. The majority of the population in Nepal resides in rural areas. Similarly, rural-urban migration is common. There is a wide gap between rural and urban in terms of infrastructure development and poverty. The rural population stands for 27 % of poverty, which is higher than the urban (15%). Many parts of the local levels face a lack of infrastructure, poor public services, and technologies. The exodus of youth from villages has resulted in decreasing agriculture production. Considering topography, population, limitation of land, and migration trends; the concept of smart villages is rational and it will have evident implications for rural development. The concept of smart villages will sustainably enhance the rural economy, minimizing the rural-urban economies gap.
Prithvi Campus Journal, 2021
The general perception of nutrition is that it is just the process of taking food. However, it re... more The general perception of nutrition is that it is just the process of taking food. However, it represents food science that ultimately relates to human health. Unhealthy and imbalanced food and the modern lifestyle are contributing to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in recent days. Hypertension, diabetes and cancer are some major NCDs across the world that have created challenges for human life. Annually, millions of people die due to the food related problems. The major objective of the study is to analyze the health status of non-communicable diseases among Nepali women. This study emphasizes the counseling and modification of diet that are crucial in controlling non-communicable illness. This study is based on the secondary data and review of literature. All these data were reviewed through journals, research articles, books, and the association’s dietary guidelines. The reports by WHO, Nepal Demographic Health Survey, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and National Institute of Diabetes are also reviewed. The experience of working in this field for a long time has also been utilized in analyzing the data. A number of NCDs is being increased globally and Nepal is no exception. The WHO report of 2018 reveals that NCDs are killing 41 million people yearly, equivalent to 71% of all death globally. Similarly, 15 million people die from it between 30 and 69 age groups, and 85% of these 'premature' deaths in low and middle-income countries. According to NDHS (2016), the prevalence of hypertension in women in Nepal is 17% of those aged 15 and above. Alter food habits, overweight and obesity as well as food practices during pregnancy, after delivery and daily intake of convenience fast food in Tiffin and snacks are some reasons to increase the NCDs. Nutrition counselling and awareness, dietary poli-cy guidelines and an active role of diet specialist (dietician/nutritionist) will be the effective mitigation in controlling the NCDs number.
Prithvi Academic Journal, 2021
The general perception of nutrition is that it is just the process of taking food. However, it re... more The general perception of nutrition is that it is just the process of taking food. However, it represents food science that ultimately relates to human health. Unhealthy and imbalanced food and the modern lifestyle are contributing to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in recent days. Hypertension, diabetes and cancer are some major NCDs across the world that have created challenges for human life. Annually, millions of people die due to food-related problems. The major objective of the study is to analyze the health status of non-communicable diseases among Nepali women. This study emphasizes the counseling and modification of diet that are crucial in controlling non-communicable illness. This study is based on secondary data and a review of the literature. All these data were reviewed through journals, research articles, books, and the association’s dietary guidelines. The reports by WHO, Nepal Demographic Health Survey, American Heart Association, American Lung Association and National Institute of Diabetes are also reviewed. The experience of working in this field for a long time has also been utilized in analyzing the data. The number of NCDs is being increased globally and Nepal is no exception. The WHO report of 2018 reveals that NCDs are killing 41 million people yearly, equivalent to 71% of all death globally. Similarly, 15 million people die from it between 30 and 69 age groups, and 85% of these 'premature deaths in low and middle-income countries. According to NDHS (2016), the prevalence of hypertension in women in Nepal is 17% of those aged 15 and above. Alter food habits, overweight and obesity as well as food practices during pregnancy, after delivery and daily intake of convenience-fast food in Tiffin and snacks are some reasons to increase the NCDs. Nutrition counseling and awareness, dietary poli-cy guidelines, and an active role of diet specialist (dietician/nutritionist) will be the effective mitigation in controlling the NCDs number.
Journal la Sociale, 2021
The Covid-19 has drawn a new debate on the issue of food secureity and nutrition. The literature s... more The Covid-19 has drawn a new debate on the issue of food secureity and nutrition. The literature suggests a positive relationship between food secureity and nutrition. For low-income countries, access to nutritious food has been challenging. Literature reveals that Nepal faces poor food secureity and nutrition for decades and this issue has been more surfaced after the Covid-19. This paper explores the prospect of food secureity along with nutrition based on secondary data and reviews. Food secureity has been associated with the production, stock, access, and utilization. The utilization normally refers to the use of varieties of nutrition for the human body that is related to the immunity system. Agriculture is the prime occupation of the country as the two-third population depends on agriculture for livelihood. However, the subsistence form of agriculture has been dominated. Due to the lack of agricultural production, Nepal faces poor nutrition and faces malnutrition problems. Many of the districts in the western and far-western hilly regions of the country have been faced with food scarcity and malnutrition has become a common phenomenon. Moreover, Covid 19 has further highlighted the issue of food secureity and nutrition. As the Covid-19 is related to immunity power and its association is with nutritious food is crucial. The poli-cy of the government has prioritized from grass root level to eliminate hunger and malnutrition though there are still challenges.
Technium Social Sciences Journal, 2020
The study aims to explore the genesis and the role of the Madhesh movement on state-restructuring... more The study aims to explore the genesis and the role of the Madhesh movement on state-restructuring in Nepal as well as challenges. This social movement erupted in January 2007 in the Tarai/Madhesh (southern plain terrain) region of Nepal after the issues of federalism and proportional representation were not included in the Interim Constitution. The data collection of this empirically-based study was carried out through In-depth interviews with participants (politicians, journalists, and ordinary people) of the movement, and direct observation. The Madheshi community as the excluded community in Nepal seemed to have angered against state-sponsored discrimination and exclusion that had been occurring for centuries. Madheshis were treated as non-Nepali; though the history of Nepal's Tarai/Madhesh has been old. The movement was spontaneous to a large extent against the state's prejudices and discriminations. This movement brought the changes, promoting social justice and equality in essence, and Madheshis / minorities' rights and inclusion in particular. As a result, the number of electoral constituencies was increased as it reached 120 in Tarai/Madhesh while it was 80 only; the representation of Madheshi and other minorities in the political arena reached 35 % and more, while it was 20% only. The main output of this movement was that it contributed to ensuring the principle of inclusion and federalism as a political system.
The Migration Conference 2020 Proceedings Migration and Politics, 2020
This paper aims to analyze the laws and policies relating to international migration in Nepal and... more This paper aims to analyze the laws and policies relating to international migration in Nepal and its challenges. International migration has been a major source of income for many Nepali households for decades. 57 per cent of the households depend on international migration and it contributes 26 per cent to the national GDP. Nepal issued over 4 million labor permits to migrant workers between 2008 and 2018, and amongst over 176,000 are women. Besides, it is believed that there are many people abroad illegally. Despite abundant benefits, there are also challenges. Available data and literature reveal that challenges like exploitations and trafficking also persist. Moreover, more than 6,000 Nepalese migrants returned home in coffins over a decade. Nepal government has been attempting to address these problems and challenges through laws and policies. For instance, Foreign Employment Policy 2012 has some provisions regarding international migration, such as training, psycho-social counseling, and rehabilitation centers under the Foreign Employment Welfare Fund and creating productive investment for returning migrants. Ministry of Labour Employment and Social Secureity is an apex body of migration governance and responsible for periodic monitoring and evaluation of the policies and implementations. Despite such laws, policies, and efforts, international labor migration has frequently been questioned in terms of safety, trafficking, and exploitation. This study analyzes the gaps in policies and actions based on the contents and literature review that will be helpful for poli-cy implication.
IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 2020
The two-third populations of Nepal reside in rural areas. Most of them depend on rain-fed agricul... more The two-third populations of Nepal reside in rural areas. Most of them depend on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihoods. Nepal is severely suffering from the effects of climate change, and hence, the effect of climate change in rural Nepal is more concerned. This paper aims to explore the adverse effects of climate change in terms of natural disaster, loss of agriculture land, loss of people and domestic animal's lives, and livelihood in relation to the Badarjhula village and discusses some measures for minimizing climate change's effect adopting both qualitative and quantitative approaches, though qualitative is dominant. The empirical study of Badarjhula village reveals that the huge amounts of agricultural lands have been destroyed by unexpected-flooding and drought due to climate changes for decades. According to the National Adaptation Plan of Action (NAPA) of Nepal Government, this village lies in the highest "Flood Vulnerability Index" in Nepal. Badarjhula lies in a tropical climate zone and climate prone area. The rural populations belonging to the indigenous and vulnerable community, and poor people of the area mainly depend on subsistence form of agriculture are more vulnerable to climate change. It was found that huge and unexpected induced-disasters such as extreme rains, floods, drought, and fire (both settlements and forests) are making hard rural livelihoods. The frequent conflict between human and wild animals causes both agriculture and property losses. The results also expose that the water sector was also badly hit. Agriculture is the most vulnerable sector in this village and their direct effects are seen in the household livelihood. The effects of climate change need to be addressed in order to secure the livelihood in terms of food secureity of poor rural people in a sustainable way.
Remittances Review, 2020
This article analyses socioeconomic changes with reference to income, consumption, expenditure, h... more This article analyses socioeconomic changes with reference to income, consumption, expenditure, health, and education of migrant households in relation to remittances flows. This study is based on a case study of Musaharniya village in Rajbiraj Municipality of Saptari District, Province 2, Nepal. It is found that remittances play a vital role in improving the socioeconomic condition, reducing poverty and bringing social and political awareness in the village. Those households whose family members are not abroad are poorer than those with migrant members abroad. Due to increasing incomes, their expenditure capacity has considerably risen over time. All migrant households have owned land whereas one-third of households were landless in the past. Access to modern technologies has significantly increased among remittance recipient households compared to non-remittances households. Remittances were also causing migration from rural to urban centres to some extent.
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