Anup Pudasaini
Agriculture Graduate & Youth Leader from Nepal
Motivated and impact-driven agriculture graduate from Tribhuvan University with hands-on experience in agricultural research, GIS mapping, and youth leadership. I have led multiple community-oriented projects integrating sustainable farming practices, digital tools, and youth engagement. My passion lies in bridging research, technology, and community development to create practical solutions for Nepal's agricultural challenges.
Work Experience
Youth Representative, World Food Forum (WFF)
2025- Contributed voice, expertise, and ideas to regional and thematic consultations.
- Engaged in youth policy deliberations shaping the future of agrifood systems.
- Collaborated with National Youth Chapters to support transformation of agrifood systems at local, city, and country levels.
- Brought youth perspectives from Nepal to global platforms, fostering sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems.
President, Youth Thinkers' Society, Lamjung
Mar 2023 - Jul 2024- Collaborated with KOSHISH Nepal to deliver Suicide Awareness Training, which enhanced mental health awareness among over 100 participants.
- Led panel discussions for the Agri Talk Series, receiving positive feedback on the integration of research, extension, and education.
- Designed and facilitated a School MUN Leadership training, which boosted children's confidence and public speaking skills by 25%.
- Partnered with FAO Nepal and the US Embassy for Model UN programs.
- Organized and executed the Lamjung Model United Nations 2024, enabling over 100 young leaders to engage in global discussions and debates.
Program Coordinator, Agri Mappers Lamjung Chapter
Mar 2022 - Oct 2023- Conducted Open Street Map (OSM) mapping specifically for agriculture.
- Provided GIS training focused on spatial analysis and precision farming.
- Provided training on the MS Office package.
Education & Research Projects
Education
Bachelor of Agriculture - 80.36%
Tribhuvan University, IAAS, Lamjung, Nepal
March 2020 - October 2024
Thesis: Effect of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Phosphorus on Soil Nutrient Availability for Growth and Yield of Potato.
Grant Award
Environment Based Adaptation Research Grant
Ministry of Forest and Environment; NAST
April 24, 2024
Received funding for thesis research on using Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) and phosphorus to improve soil nutrient availability and potato yield. The research was conducted under the Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EBA) framework.
Research Projects
Climate Adaptation Research
July 2024 - April 2025
This study, in collaboration with Kageshwori Manohara Municipality, examined the influence of AMF inoculation and varied phosphorus on soil nutrient availability and potato yield, enhancing the reliability of findings for sustainable potato production.
Maize Pest Research
July 2025
Conducted a field survey in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts to assess maize growers' knowledge and practices regarding storage pests, documenting Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) for pest control.
Environment Based Adaptation Research
Dec 2023 - Oct 2024
Investigated the effect of AMF with phosphorus fertilization to improve soil health, increase nutrient availability, and boost potato yield. This project was funded by NAST and the Ministry of Forest and Environment.
Leadership & Conferences
Chairperson, Lamjung MUN 2024
May 9-11, 2024
Chaired the Lamjung Model United Nations 2024, facilitating discussions on global issues among participants and collaborating with FAO Nepal, the US Embassy, and Besishahar municipality.
MUN Director, Pokhara MUN
May 26-28, 2023
Facilitated committee sessions on global health issues, guiding debate procedures and mentoring participants to promote constructive dialogue and policy discussion.
Delegate, Everest International MUN
EIMUN 2022 & 2023
Represented as a delegate, engaging in global discussions and connecting with youth leaders from over 20 countries. The program, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy, enhanced diplomacy and leadership skills.
Skills & Expertise
Project Coordination
- Planning, reporting, MEAL
- Stakeholder analysis, Situation analysis
- Logical Framework, Theory of Change
Community & Data
- Community Engagement: Facilitation, participatory appraisal
- Data Analysis: SPSS, R, MS Excel
GIS & Digital Tools
- GIS & Mapping: ArcGIS Pro, OpenStreetMap
- Digital Tools: MS Office, Google Workspace, Canva, Photoshop
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