Nepal Engineers’ Association (NEA)

Advancing Engineering Excellence Since 1962
“ज्ञान नै शक्ति, श्रम नै भक्ति” — Knowledge is Power, Labor is Devotion
Empowering Engineers for a Prosperous Nepal

Welcome to NEA

Established in 1962 and proudly certified under ISO 9001:2015, the Nepal Engineers’ Association (NEA) is Nepal’s leading professional organization, representing over 45,000 engineers and architects across diverse disciplines — including civil, electrical, mechanical, electronics, architecture, and more — serving members both domestically and internationally.

Registered under the Social Service Act of the Government of Nepal, NEA is the unified national voice of the engineering and architectural community, advocating for professionals across government, academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. NEA is dedicated to advancing technical excellence, upholding professional rights, and fostering innovation for Nepal’s inclusive and sustainable development.

1. Governance & Structure

Central Executive Leadership

NEA is governed by a democratically elected Central Executive Committee of 25 members serving a two-year term. Guided by core values of professionalism, innovation, integrity, and service, this leadership team collaboratively empowers and advances Nepal’s engineering fraternity.

Provincial Representation

To ensure inclusive governance and grassroots participation, NEA has established Provincial Committees in all seven provinces. Each committee consists of 15 elected members, facilitating localized decision-making and community engagement.

Global Chapters

NEA supports Nepali engineers worldwide through active international chapters in:

• Australia
• Bangkok (Thailand)
• Japan
• Qatar
• United Kingdom (UK)

Specialized Committees

NEA operates 32 thematic and technical Business Committees dedicated to specific disciplines and national priorities, ensuring comprehensive representation and proactive engagement with evolving engineering challenges.

2. Strategic Institutions & Capacity Building

Institutional Platforms

NEA leads national professional development initiatives through:

• Center for Continuous Engineering Education (CCEE): Offering CPD-accredited training, workshops, and certification programs.
• Business Incubation Center (BIC): Providing mentorship and startup support, notably supporting successful ventures like Khalti.

Flagship Capacity Development Programs

Professional-Level Trainings:

• 7-Day Training on Power Distribution System Design & Safety
• 5-Day Training on Nepal National Building Code (NBC)
• 2-Day Workshop on Building Construction & Electronic Building Permit System (e-BPS)
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Awareness Programs
• Additional trainings in emerging domains

Freshers-Level Orientation:

• NEC Induction for newly licensed engineers and architects
• AutoCAD 2D Tools & Techniques Workshops
• Other foundational skill-building programs

3. Member-Centric Digital Services

NEA offers an extensive suite of digital platforms and welfare programs tailored to member needs:

• Job Portal: Centralized platform for engineering career opportunities — jobportal.neanepal.org.np
• Grievance Management System: Legal assistance and issue resolution — grievance.neanepal.org.np
• Hybrid Knowledge Hub: E-learning and resource-sharing platform
• Real-Time SMS Alerts (NEA_Er_Ar): Efficient official communication channel
• Medical Partnership: MoU with Mediciti Hospital offering subsidized healthcare
• Financial Inclusion Program: Partnership with NIMB providing collateral-free loans, insurance, and savings plans
• Engineer Welfare Fund: Emergency relief, medical aid, and financial support — donate.neanepal.org.np

4. Advocacy & Policy Leadership

NEA is a leading voice in shaping Nepal’s engineering policies and national development strategy, contributing through:

• Advocacy for Level 7 Civil Service Recognition for engineers and architects
• Thought leadership in AI, digital transformation, and climate-resilient infrastructure
• Technical input into national standards, construction policies, and public works frameworks
• Strategic MoUs with government ministries, academic institutions, and international organizations

5. Events, Outreach & Community Engagement

NEA actively promotes unity, innovation, and public engagement through:

• Engineers’ Day: Annual celebration featuring technical panels, sports tournaments (Cricket, Futsal, Badminton), blood donation drives, health camps (blood pressure, ECG, echo, diabetes, ultrasound, eye/ENT/gynecology screenings), flash mobs, marathons, cultural shows, exhibitions, and more
• NEA Weekly Talk Series: An interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing platform — expert.neanepal.org.np
• Innovation Competitions: Earthquake-resilient infrastructure design contests, student innovation projects, and photo exhibitions
• Disaster Response Leadership: Mobilized over 3,500 engineers to conduct free structural assessments of over 65,000 buildings after the 2015 earthquake and the 2081 monsoon floods

6. Collaborative Ecosystem

National Professional Societies

NEA partners with 15 discipline-specific societies to strengthen technical expertise, ethics, and policy cohesion:

• Structural Engineers (SEANep)
• Architects (SONA)
• Agricultural Engineers (NSAE)
• Mechanical Engineers (SOMEN)
• Electrical & Communication Engineers (SECEN)
• Electrical Engineers (SEEN)
• Computer Engineers (ACEN)
• Irrigation Engineers (SIREN)
• Public Health Engineers (SOPHEN)
• Urban Planners (RUPSON)
• Rural Development Engineers (SERDEN)
• Value Engineers (NVA)
• Technical Auditors (SOTAN)
• Arbitrators (NEPA)
• Consulting Engineers & Architects (SCAEF)

International Partnerships

NEA maintains active engagement with global engineering communities as:

• Member of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)
• Member of the Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC)
• Founding Member of the Federation of Engineering Institutes of South and Central Asia (FEISCA)
• Partnering with ICE-UK, ASCE (USA), JSCE (Japan), KSCE (Korea), and the Institutions of Engineers from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Malaysia

Our Vision: Building a Resilient Nation through Engineering

More than a professional body, NEA is a transformative movement dedicated to:

• Empowering engineers and architects
• Promoting ethical and innovative practices
• Supporting sustainable infrastructure development
• Advancing inclusive national growth

Through capacity building, international collaboration, and policy advocacy, NEA steadfastly contributes to shaping a resilient, equitable, and technologically advanced Nepal.