RK Dhungana

About

Mr. RK Dhungana is a distinguished researcher, thinker, and leader with significant experience in both the public and private sectors. He has been actively involved in policy-making at the federal and provincial levels in Nepal and has held leadership roles in various national and international organizations.

Currently focused on scientific research, he brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical policy experience to drive meaningful social transformation through evidence-based solutions.

Need of Agriculture Innovation Center in Nepal

August 4, 2025

RK Dhungana

This article advocates for the instrumental role of agriculture innovation centers within universities in Nepal. It emphasizes their importance in addressing critical challenges faced by farmers, enhancing agricultural productivity, and promoting sustainable farming practices. Ultimately, these centers are vital contributors to food security, poverty reduction, and the overall economic development of the country. The article traces the evolution of agricultural innovation systems, detailing the progression from National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) to Agricultural…

विज्ञान संस्कृति : मानव भविष्यका निम्ति अपरिहार्य चेतना

August 4, 2025

RK Dhungana

यो लेख विज्ञान र प्रविधिका दुई महत्त्वपूर्ण पक्षहरू, आर्टिफिसियल इन्टेलिजेन्स (AI) र टेलिप्याथीको अन्वेषण गर्दछ। यसले एआईलाई विज्ञान र प्रविधिको पछिल्लो आविष्कारका रूपमा प्रस्तुत गर्दछ, जसलाई मानवजस्तै सोच्न सक्ने सफ्टवेयरको रूपमा परिभाषित गरिएको छ। एआईले मेसिनहरूलाई सिक्न, निर्णय लिन र एकैसाथ धेरै कार्यहरू गर्न सक्षम बनाउँछ। यस खण्डले एआईको इतिहासलाई पनि चर्चा गरेको छ, जसमा एलन ट्युरिङको मेसिन लर्निङसम्बन्धी काम र जोन म्याकार्थीले लिस्प प्रोग्रामिङ भाषाको विकास गरेको कुरा उल्लेख छ। यसले सफ्टवेयर…

A Comparative Study on the Current Status, Trends, and Challenges of Investment in Science and Technology in Nepal

August 2, 2025

RK Dhungana

This comprehensive study, co-authored by R.K. Dhungana, delves into the critical role of science and technology (S&T) investment in driving innovation and influencing a nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The research provides a comparative analysis, examining both developed and least developed countries, with a particular focus on Nepal. Key factors analyzed include the ratio of S&T investment to GDP, innovative indices, and budget allocation to GDP. The study also features a trend analysis…