NAST: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
- Title
- NAST: Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
- Description
Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
NAST is the apex body for promoting scientific research and technological development in Nepal.
Key Facts
- Established: 1982 under the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology Act.
- Headquarters: Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal.
- Functions: Promoting science and technology, providing research grants, publishing scientific journals, and coordinating national science policy.
- Institutions: Operates the national science museum and the natural history museum.
- Space Projects: Oversaw the development and operation of NepaliSat-1 (2019).
- Outreach: Organizes the Nepal Science Olympiad and other national competitions.
- Category
- Nepal Science
- Year of Discovery/Development
- 1982
- Key Person/Organization
- NAST