The Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS), Nepal Tunnelling Association (NTA), and Nepal Engineersโ Association โ Disaster Risk Management and Reconstruction Coordination Committee (NEA, DRM&RCC) are pleased to organize a timely technical discussion on โRescue Challenges in Tunnels and Caverns.โ
The session will bring together leading national and international experts to explore tunnel and cavern emergencies, rescue challenges, disaster preparedness, and practical approaches to enhancing safety and resilience in underground infrastructure.
๐๏ธ Featuring distinguished experts from Nepal and the international tunnelling community, including:
โข Dr. Arnold Dix โ International Tunnel & Rescue Expert, Australia
โข Dr. Chhatra Bahadur Basnet โ General Secretary, Nepal Tunnelling Association
โข Er. Uday Raj Neupane โ Immediate Past General Secretary, Nepal Geotechnical Society
๐ฌ The programme will also feature a panel discussion with distinguished personalities from the tunnelling sector across the Himalaya and around the world, providing a unique platform to exchange experiences, lessons learned, and perspectives on underground rescue and emergency management.
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7 September 2026 (Monday)
๐ 16:00โ18:00 Nepal Time
๐ Engineer Bhawan, Pulchowk
Join us for an important multidisciplinary dialogue bringing together professionals from geotechnical, tunnelling, structural, architectural, transport, and disaster-risk sectors.
Letโs learn from experience. Strengthen preparedness. Build safer and more resilient underground infrastructure.
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