Tribhuvan University

Institute of Engineering

Thapathali Campus

Department of Automobile and Mechanical Engineering

Maitighar, Kathmandu

Assignment on: Different Assignments Replacing Presentation and Lab

Submitted by Submitted to

Name: Saunak Niroula Mr. Prabeen Awasthi

Roll No.: THA074BME037 Department of Applied Science

Email: [email protected]
 1. Suppose you are the secretary of a local social club and the sixth regular of the same
club has been held recently. Investing at least four most relevant agenda, write
minutes of the meeting.

United Youth Club

Harion, Sarlahi

Phone no: …………….

MINUTES

The sixth regular meeting of the committee members of United Youth Club was held on 25th
November, 2020, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the United Youth Club’s office, Harion-08, under the
chairmanship of our President Ms. Sudikshya Bhattarai. The meeting discussed and decided on
the following agendas.

Present Members:

Name Post Signature

Ms. Sudikshya Bhattarai President

Mr. Anuj Upreti Vice President

Mr. Saunak Niroula Secretary

Ms. Shruti Upreti Vice-Secretary

Ms. Bhashika Wagle Treasurer

Ms. Swekshya Niroula Member

Mr. Bhabesh Wagle Member

Ms. Khushi Bhattarai Member

Mr. Bisistha Bhattarai Member

Mr. Rohit Upreti Member

Absentees

Name Post

Mr. Rohit Nepal Member

Mr. Ashwin Mishra Member

Ms. Hira Karn Member

The Decisions made:

6.01 Confirmation on the minutes of the previous meeting

The minutes of the second regular meeting were approved without further discussion.

6.02 Pandemic situation in the Community

The current situation of the community was discussed and the data of the people suffering and
cured was presented by Vice-President and the measures to prevent it were discussed.

6.03 Discussion on Current Cold Weather

The committee members decided to distribute blankets to the homeless and needy people around
our locality who are suffering a lot due to this cold weather.

6.04 COVID relief fund

The committee members decided to create a COVID relief fund for the diagnosis and treatment
of coronavirus for the needy people. It was also decided that the committee will separate 35% of
their annual fund and collect some donations for the COVID relief fund.

6.05 Schedule of the next meeting

The date for the next meeting was scheduled to be held on 7th December.

As there was no need for further discussion on the topics, the meeting ended with a vote of
thanks.

……………………… …………………………

Mr. Saunak Niroula Ms. Sudikshya Bhattarai

(Secretary) (President)
 2. Imagine that you are the Chief Consultant of the Vishnumati Bridge Extension
project, Kathmandu. Write the first quarterly progress report in a memo format.

Nepal Construction Pvt. Ltd

Nayabazar, Kathmandu
25th November, 2020
To: Dinesh Adhikari
Manager
From: Saunak Niroula
Chief Consultant at Vishnumati Bridge Extension Project
Subject: First quarterly progress report on Vishnumati Bridge Extension project
Introduction:
In response to your November 19, 2020 request, the following is our first quarterly progress
report on the Vishnumati Bridge Extension project from Kalanki to Teku, Kathmandu. The
initial preparation required for the project, such as permission from authorities and budget
planning was done during the discussion period. The following report includes our construction
plan for the first three months.
Discussion:
Work accomplished
In the first three months, we have accomplished the following tasks:
i. Pre-construction survey:

A proper review of the site to determine the existing condition of the site was done.
The site was found to be at minimum risk. Hence, it is safe for the construction of the
bridge.

ii. Structural layout:

The required changes were made in the proposed design after the survey.

iii. Mobilization of resources:

All the resources including construction materials and human resources were
organized and a plan was made for the optimal utilization of all the resources.
Work remaining
To meet the target for the first quarter, we still need to accomplish the followings:
i. Construction of sub-structure

We still need to complete the construction of the sub-structure to meet our target. The
construction of the sub-structure includes excavation, concreting, and dewatering. We
have already started the process and hope to finish the construction of the sub-
structure by this quarter.
Problems Encountered
i. Unseasonal rain:

Four days of heavy rainfall has affected our project tremendously. There has been a
slight delay in our project and some of our raw materials were damaged.

ii. Heavy traffic:

Kalanki to Teku is a pretty busy place in Kathmandu and it has been difficult for us to
avoid people around our construction site. Most people use this road to travel to work
and it has been difficult for us to provide an alternative to them.
Conclusion:
Moreover, the project has been running pretty smoothly. Despite some struggles, we were able to
finish 17% of the total work by now and we plan on running our project more smoothly at a good
pace to reach our target and finish the project within the allocated time.
Recommendation:
We would like the company to contact the local government and publish a notice regarding our
project so that people would not travel through this road.

3. Write a report on development of information technology in the last five years in

Nepal. Show only title page, letter of transmittal, introduction, findings and
recommendation parts of your report.
 REPORT NO: R37

A REPORT ON
THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS
IN NEPAL

SUBMITTED TO:
GOVINDA ACHARYA
CHIEF ENGINEER

SUBMITTED BY:
SAUNAK NIROULA
MECHANICAL ENGINEER

APPROVED BY:
KAMALA KHATIWADA
DIRECTOR

MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY KATHMANDU

27TH NOVEMBER, 2020

 REPORT NO: R37

Letter of Transmittal

Ministry of Communication Information Technology,

Kathmandu

27th November, 2020

Govinda Acharya

Chief Engineer

Ministry of Communication and Information Technology

Kathmandu, Nepal

Dear Sir,
I submit the accompanying report entitled “The Development of Information Technology”
in response to your request made on 10th November 2020.

The report discusses the changes and development that Nepal has faced in the last five years
related to Information Technology. The report also discusses the prospects of IT in Nepal.

I am indebted to all the fellow engineers and students who helped me collect the data and
complete my research.

Sincerely,
Saunak Niroula
Mechanical Engineer
 REPORT NO: R37
Development of Information Technology
Introduction
Information technology (IT) is the use of computers to store, retrieve, transmit, and
manipulate data or information. IT is typically used within the context of business
operations as opposed to personal or entertainment technologies. IT is considered to be a
subset of information and communications technology (ICT). Information and
Communication Technologies are increasingly at the core of strategies aimed at securing
the goals of sustainable development and stimulating economic growth in countries around
the world. These technologies are also impacting social interactions, public services, and
modes of education. And precisely due to these factors the Government of Nepal has
placed a great deal of importance on the transformative potential of ICTs for the overall
development of the country.

Despite starting with a massive earthquake in 2015 which led to a slight pause in the
development of IT in Nepal, we have been doing pretty well in the factor of Information
Technology. Ending the decade long load shedding problem in 2016 has also helped us to
pave our way towards digitization. In the past five years, there has been a significant
increase in the availability of technology to the general public along with its use in public
services. There has been the establishment of many startup companies focusing on
Information Technology and the research in the field of Information Technology has also
increased in large number. The recent coronavirus pandemic has caused a break in the
establishment of startup companies and research. However, the use of technology in day to
day life has increased in a large number.

Findings
i. Achievement in last 5 years:

1. Nepal has enjoyed incredible success in digital adoption, with mobile penetration
exceeding 100% and Internet penetration reaching 63%. According to the NTA,
there was an addition of 2.25 million new Internet users in 2017 alone, translating
into approximately 250 new Internet users every hour.
 REPORT NO: R37
2. As of 2020 April, there are more than 39 ISPs available in Nepal, and it is
forecasted that almost 90% of the population in Nepal has the access to the
internet either through ISPs or mobile data by September 2020.

3. Almost every school in the country is has excess to at least one computer and
internet facility.

4. By October 2019, almost 9 million people were using online banking or mobile
banking and it is believed to have increased by 20% by 2020.

5. The growing popularity of social media is a crucial driver for Internet adoption in
Nepal. As of January 2018, Nepal has nearly 9.3 million Facebook users and more
than 6.4 million registered users on YouTube. People are also building their
carrier on social media.

6. More than 100 startup companies related to information technology were

established in the span of the last five years.

7. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, almost every educational institute has switched
to an online format increasing the use of Information Technology.

8. Online streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon prime videos, and

Disney+Hotstar has gained huge popularity among the youths in the last few
years.

Prospect

1. According to EN Digital Nepal, Nepal is expected to lead Internet penetration

by 2025 in comparison to major economies such as China and India, given its
growth trend over the next few years.

2. The rapid increase in the establishment of more startup companies related to

Information Technology after the coronavirus pandemic has been predicted.
 REPORT NO: R37
Recommendation
The rapid increase in the use of the internet and easy access to Information Technology has
also increased criminal activities like; cyberbullying, internet fraud, sexual harassment.
Amendments to ICT policy 2072 must be made as the act is not clear enough to recognize a
crime. We must establish a strict law before talking about further development in this sector.

For improvement in Information Technology, we must focus more on the research aspect and
work on developing new technologies in this sector. The government can start this by
specifically allocating a special budget and team to work on this sector to provide special
training to the youths in Information Technology. Although most people have internet access, its
cost seems to be expensive. Especially to the people using mobile data. The government can
subsidize it to provide mobile data to people at an affordable price. We also have to encourage
startup IT companies to carry out the research and development of new technologies in this
sector.

4. Imagine that you are interested in undertaking the reconstruction of one of the
historical monuments-Dharahara- destroyed by the devastation earthquake of April
25, 2015. Write abstract, technical section and time management sections of your
proposal to be submitted to the ministry of culture.
 A PROPOSAL FOR

RECONSTRUCTION OF DHARAHARA

SUBMITTED BY:

SAUNAK NIROULA

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

SUBMITTED TO:

MINISTRY OF CULTURE

NEPAL

27TH NOVEMBER
Abstract
Dharahara was the tallest building in Nepal and it holds a significant historical value. Built by
Bhimsen Thapa Dharahara comprised of towers; one eleven-story building and the next 9-storey
building were built in 1824 AD and 1832 AD respectively. The 11-storey building couldn't
survive the massive earthquake of 15th January 1934 but the 9-storey building was renovated to
fully restore it to its original form by then Prime minister, Juddha Shamsher.

After the massive earthquake on 25th April 2015, the structure of Dharahara collapsed and only
its base survived. It has been more than five years since that incident and it is high time that we
start the reconstruction of this historical site. It carries a huge cultural and historical importance
and we have come up with a plan for a reconstruction of the site that adds a modern touch to it
along with the preservation of its core values.

Technical Section

"The new Dharahara" or the reconstructed Dharahara will have the essence similar to the
original one, however, it will be equipped with modern facilities.

i. It will be 154 ft. tall with 11-storey and there will be a balcony garden in the 10th
storey where people can enjoy the view of the entire Kathmandu valley.
ii. The government has allocated 42 ropani (229,992 sq. feet) for the reconstruction of the
new Dharahara. However, only 33,000 sq. feet will be used for the construction of the
main building. The remaining area will be used for the construction of a beautiful garden
surrounding the building and a restaurant serving local Nepali cuisines for the people to
enjoy an authentic Nepali meal.

iii. The building will be designed in a disable friendly way. There will be ramps along with
the stairs in the entrance and unlike the old Dharahara we will have elevators and lifts
along with the stairs.
iv. The building has an emergency exit on every floor.

v. The building will be earthquake resistant and it could sustain up to 9 magnitude

earthquakes.
vi. No compromises will be made in the quality of materials.

• The building will have underground parking with the capacity to allow around 300
Four-wheelers and open parking space around the corner with the capacity to allow
around 600 two-wheelers.
Time management section
The reconstruction of Dharahara will begin on 14th December 2020 and the reconstruction
will be accomplished in 3 years. The time for different works has been allocated as follows:

Description of work Time duration

Site Cleaning 15 days

Pre-construction survey 7 days

Resource mobilization 15 days

Structural layout 7 days

Collection of construction materials 15 days

Construction of sub-structure 6 months

Construction of super-structure 18 months

Finishing 3 months

Landscaping 3 months

Site clearance after construction 15 days

Conclusion
“The reconstruction of Dharahara” is a 3-year project where we plan to preserve the originality
of the building with a modern touch. We plan on making this historical monument grander than
before staying within a reasonable budget without compromising the quality of materials being
used.