Geological Organizations and Associations in Nepal

Geologists in Nepal are working in very diverse sectors. There are some organizations and associations in the country which are responsible for promotion of geological activities and professionals. 

1. Department of Mines and Geology

The Department of Mines and Geology (DMG) is the only government organization that responsible for all types of geological survey, mineral exploration and administration of Mining Rules and Regulations in Nepal. It conducts various geological surveys though out the country and publishes Geological Maps, Engineering Geological Maps and various other geology and mining related reports ad documents.

2.Nepal Geological Society (NGS)

NGS is a professional scientific organization of Geoscientists founded in 1980, creating a international network of geoscientists engaged in the research of the Himalaya, Karakorum, Hindukush and Tibet. 

3. Nepal Society of Engineering Geology (NSEG)

NSEG is a non-profitable society working in a congregational manner in Nepal as well as international level in the field of Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering.

4. Nepal Geological Students’ Society(NGSS)

NGSS is a non-profitable organization of geology students of Nepal established in 1990A.D., in the Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. It was formally registered in September, 2014 A.D., in District Administration Office, Kathmandu. The students studying geology in M.Sc. level and final year of B.Sc. levels are associated with the Society.