The 9th Global Surveyors’ Day is observed in Nepal with a formal ceremony organized by the Nepal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (NICS), in association with the Survey Department of the Government of Nepal. The Day is globally marked on 21 March each year, initiated by International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), Copenhagen, Denmark. 
The Chief Guest of the event was Mr. Madan Bhujel, Secretary at the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation inaugurated the programme. Among the guests present were the Founder President of NICS, Mr. Buddhi Narayan Shrestha; Former President, Mr. Punya Prasad Oli; Joint Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Ganesh Prasad Bhatta; and Director General of the Survey Department, Mr. Prakash Joshi, along with other notable participants. The function was chaired by the President of NICS, Mr. Niraj Manandhar.
In his address, the Chief Guest and Secretary, Mr. Madan Bhujel, appreciated the efforts made by NICS in advancing professional development and assured continued support for strengthening the profession. He also extended his congratulations to all professionals on this auspicious occasion. The Global Surveyors’ Day may enhance the activities on their respective field. 
The Director General of the Survey Department, Mr. Prakash Joshi, highlighted the significant contributions of the surveying profession to nation-building and reflected on the transformations achieved over time. 
The Founder President and distinguished veteran surveyor, Mr. Buddhi Narayan Shrestha, highlighted the activities of NICS in relation to Global Surveyors’ Day and its engagement with the FIG. He mentioned, Nepali Surveyors have adopted and maintained the ethics, moral and code of conduct propounded by FIG. Global Surveyors’ Day is observed to highlight the work of the professionals of surveying, mapping, land administration and geo-spatial science. He emphasized the importance of organizing such events to strengthen the professional community. He also mentioned the candidacy of Mr. Ganesh Prasad Bhatta, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation, for the position of FIG World Vice-President at the FIG Congress 2026, scheduled to be held from 24-29 May 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, and extended his best wishes for success.
On the occasion, NICS felicitated outstanding graduates of 2025; the top-performing students; from the Bachelor of Engineering in Geomatics Engineering programmes of the three universities offering this course in Nepal. The awardees included Mr. Indra Paudel from Tribhuvan University, Mr. Shishir Kharel from Kathmandu University, and Ms. Shahara Shrestha from Purvanchal University. In addition, Dr. Bhaskar Shrestha, a PhD graduate from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, was also honoured for his achievement in completing a doctoral degree in a subject related to the surveying profession. NICS has been conducting this felicitation programme since the inception of Global Surveyors’ Day celebrations in Nepal.
Mr. Nirmal Acharya, Secretary General of NICS, delivered the welcome remarks. The President of NICS, Mr. Niraj Manandhar, extended his sincere thanks to the Chief Guest, the Survey Department family, surveying and geomatics professional and all participants for their presence and valuable support in making the Day a success.