Krishna Murari Gautam or popularly known as the Chatyang Master (Nepali: चट्याङ्ग मास्टर) is a writer, poet,[1] comedian and social activist of Nepal.[2] He founded a NGO called Ageing Nepal dedicated to the betterment of the ageing population which was awarded in 2020. He has participated in numerous national and international courses and conferences, has guided research and authored books on various issues pertaining to aged populations in Nepal.[3]
Career
editGautam did master's degree in economics from an Australian university[4] and began his professional career in 1978 as an assistant lecturer. He joined the Agriculture Projects Services Center in 1979 as an Agriculture Specialist. In 1988, he was appointed as the Senior Agriculture Economist. He also established a consulting company and worked in various rural development projects in Nepal, China, and India. He has training and substantial experience in various subjects ranging from media to alternative energy technologies.[3] He worked for the World Bank to share his knowledge with farmers in China and for the USAID to work in India.[4] He also hosted a radio talk show on Radio Sagarmatha.[4]
Work for ageing people
editIn 2009 when his father passed by Alzheimer he was motivated to establish NGO for senior citizens.[5] The NGO was named Ageing Nepal. This organization was awarded UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize in 2020.[6]
Awards
edit- Bhairab Award in 2071BS [7]
References
edit- ^ a b Magazine, New Spolight. "Becoming Senior Citizen in 20th edition of Poemandu". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ a b "Fostering communal harmony". Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ a b c International Literacy Day (PDF). UNESCO. 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Chatyang Master- Nepali Times". Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ a b Gautam, Krishna Murari. "Old is gold GUEST EDITORIAL- Nepali Times". Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ a b "Ageing Nepal bags UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ^ "The Rising Nepal: Bhairab Award announced". Retrieved 2020-09-15.[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- Interview in Nepali language Video on YouTube
- NGO website