May 16, Kathmandu – Menuka Shahi has been elected as the Chairperson of the Kathmandu chapter of BAS Nepal, an organization active in youth empowerment and social responsibility. Upon assuming the role, Shahi expressed her commitment to advancing the organization’s mission, policies, and social initiatives in a more effective manner. She outlined plans to make the institution more active and outcome-oriented, focusing on youth leadership development, social awareness, human rights, good governance, and positive change.
According to Shahi, the organization will prioritize transparency, accountability, and community-centered approaches while fostering collaboration, coordination, and participatory leadership among its members. She also emphasized the continuation of awareness programs against social vices, capacity enhancement for youth, and sustained community service activities. Shahi was elected chairperson during the sixth general assembly held on Saturday at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu. Under the chairmanship of outgoing Chairperson Shakuntala Shah, the assembly also elected Sushila Dhamala as Vice-Chairperson, Ramesh Bishwakarma as Secretary, Jagadishwari Shah as Joint Secretary, and Nischal Nyaupane as Treasurer. Members selected include Parvati Paudel Adhikari, Kamal Prasad Sharma, Roshan Pandey, and Niruta Upreti.
