In this episode of Insights with Shekhar Thakur, I sit down with Suman Joshi, Executive Director at White Lotus Power Limited, for an insightful conversation about Nepal’s hydropower sector.

We explore hydropower from a developer’s perspective—from investment, project development and financial viability to the challenges of transmission, grid connectivity, government policies and the evolving power market.

We also discuss **Take-or-Pay vs. Take-and-Pay**, the role of IPPAN, post-RCOD challenges, the future of Nepal’s electricity exports, private-sector participation, and what it will take for Nepal to realise its enormous hydropower potential.

Most importantly, Suman shares her personal experiences, leadership perspective, and vision for the future of Nepal’s energy sector.

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In this episode of Insights with Shekhar Thakur, I’m joined by Er. Ashok G.M., Associate Professor, Computer Engineer and IT Consultant at Himalaya College of Engineering.

We have a practical and Nepal-focused conversation about Computer Engineering, college admission, student skills, IT jobs and the future of technology.

In this episode, we discuss:

• 🎓 Computer Engineering admission and what students should know before choosing a college

• 🏫 The current condition of engineering education and colleges in Nepal

• 💻 What skills Computer Engineering students should develop beyond the syllabus

• 🤖 AI and its impact on software development and future jobs

• 💼 The reality of IT employment for fresh graduates in Nepal

• 🌏 Nepal vs. global opportunities for Computer Engineers

• 🔬 Research, innovation and industry-academia collaboration

• 🚀 What students should do during their engineering journey to become job-ready

• 🔮 The future of Computer Engineering and Nepal’s IT industry

This episode is especially useful for **+2 graduates, students planning to study Computer Engineering, current engineering students, parents, educators and anyone interested in Nepal’s technology sector**.

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In this episode of Insights with Shekhar Thakur, I had the opportunity to sit down with Er. Suvarna Singh Raut, Head of the Civil Engineering Department at Himalaya College of Engineering, for an insightful conversation about Civil Engineering education, career opportunities, and the mindset students need to succeed.

We discuss what students actually study in Civil Engineering, the opportunities available to graduates in Nepal, industry expectations, career choices, and how students can better prepare themselves for the professional world.

In this episode:

🎓 Civil Engineering education at Himalaya College of Engineering
💼 Career opportunities for Civil Engineering graduates
🧠 Student mindset and career decisions
📚 Course structure and what students learn
🏗️ Industry expectations and practical skills
🚀 Preparing students for future opportunities in Civil Engineering

A big thank you to Er. Suvarna Singh Raut for sharing her experience, practical insights, and valuable advice for aspiring engineers.

If you are a Civil Engineering student, aspiring engineer, graduate, or someone considering Civil Engineering as a career, this conversation is for you.

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