On the International Day on Women and Girls in Science, celebrated globally, the Australian Embassy of Nepal recognized Australia Awards alum Sangita Dandekhya’s achievements and contribution in science & technology sector. Ms. Dandekhya is a civil engineering graduate of the Khwopa Engineering College, Libali, Bhaktapur, Nepal.

During her 7 years of professional experience in science and technology, she has contributed to a variety of projects addressing environmental challenges related to water resource management, climate change and adaptation, along with the use of GIS.

To address the drying up of springs, which are a lifeline for communities throughout Nepal's mid-hills, she has contributed on research focused on spring management, and spring revival as climate change adaptation in the mid-hills of the Gandaki River Basin of Nepal. Also, her research on environmental challenge related to land and water salinization has helped to understand the impacts of irrigated agriculture on groundwater resources.

As she rightly stated that “women and girls who pursue careers in science may thrive via innovation, advance gender equality, and help to achieve sustainable economic growth”,...

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