International conference on operations research concludes

Kathmandu / February 2: The International Conference on Operations Research for Sustainable Development concluded here on Tuesday.

Vice-Chairperson of National Planning Commission (NPC) Dr. Yubraj Khatiwada inaugurated the conference at Chaudhary Group Institute of Management (CGIM), Minbhawan..

Speaking at the program Dr. Khatiwada stated that equitable distribution of renewable and non-renewable resources is a key for sustainable development. ‘’The government’s role is in decision making for sustainable development is squeezing and it is rapidly increasing in private sector. Thus, corporate and organizational decision making is critical for sustainable development and operational research tools can increase the efficiency in decision making”.

He further expressed the willingness to work with universities and research centres citing the research in universities in Nepal is weak.

The keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Kirit S. Parikh, a former member of planning commission of India highlighted the need for designing policies that can be implemented.

He urged Nepal and India to work mutually in producing energy suggesting Nepal for focusing on hydro power and India on Solar energy. “Resources and environment should be managed well for sustainable development”, he noted. He further added “we should focus and encourage on renewable sources of the energy”.

President of ORSN Prof. Dr. Sunity Shrestha, Member of National planning Commission of Nepal Prof. Dr. Geeta Bhakta Joshi and Deputy General Manager of CG Er. Mithlesh Kumar Jha highlighted the importance of operations research for sustainable development.

CGIM is ready to support and collaborate with national and international researchers and institutions that help to produce world class managers, academicians and market practitioners” said Academic Advisor of CGIM, Prof. Dr. Mahananda Chalise .

The event is the annual program of Operations Research Society of Nepal (ORSN), jointly organized by CGIM.

Some 35 national and international research papers including from China, India, Canada and Thailand were presented and discussed in the conference held on February 1 and 2. RSS