Welcome to the Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) – a leading
scientific organization established on May 18, 1994. We are an
independent, non-profit institution dedicated to advancing
Geotechnical Engineering and related Geosciences in Nepal.
Since affiliating with the International Society for Soil
Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) in 1995, NGS has
proudly represented Nepal as one of the Asian member societies
in the global forum of geotechnical engineers and professionals.
NGS serves as a driving force in the geotechnical profession by
fostering national collaboration and facilitating the exchange
of knowledge on research and developments in geotechnical
engineering, geosciences, and related fields. Our commitment is
to contribute to the advancement of Nepal and to the well-being
of global society through our professional work.
More about NGS:
https://ngeotechs.org/
The International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical
Engineering (ISSMGE) is a global professional organization
dedicated to advancing the science and practice of geotechnical
engineering. It brings together engineers, researchers, academics,
and practitioners who work with soil, rock, and ground-related
engineering problems such as foundations, slopes, retaining
structures, and underground works.
ISSMGE originated from the First International Conference on Soil
Mechanics and Foundation Engineering held at Harvard University in
1936. It was initially known as the International Society for Soil
Mechanics and Foundation Engineering and later adopted its current
name in 1997 to better reflect the broader scope of geotechnical
engineering beyond foundations alone.
The main mission of ISSMGE is to promote international cooperation
and knowledge sharing in geotechnical engineering. It achieves
this through technical committees, research dissemination,
publications, training programs, webinars, and the organization of
major international and regional conferences, including the
flagship International Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Geotechnical Engineering (ICSMGE).
Today, ISSMGE consists of around 90 national member societies
representing tens of thousands of geotechnical professionals
worldwide. It plays a key role in improving engineering standards,
supporting professional development (especially for young
engineers), and addressing global challenges such as
infrastructure safety, sustainability, and natural hazard
mitigation through geotechnical expertise.
More about ISSMGE:
https://www.issmge.org/
Founding Member Societies:
The Association of Geotechnical Societies of South Asia (AGSSA) is a regional body established to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional advancement in geotechnical engineering across South Asia. It was formally founded during GeoMandu 2024 in Kathmandu and became operational in January 2025.
AGSSA comprises the geotechnical societies of India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, and operates under a rotational leadership framework with its Secretariat hosted by the Nepal Geotechnical Society. As a regional partner of ISSMGE Asia, AGSSA supports coordinated action on shared geotechnical challenges and regional capacity building.
A key milestone of AGSSA is the organization of the 1st South Asian Conference on Geotechnics (SACG), to be held alongside GeoMandu 2027, marking a significant step toward strengthening regional cooperation in geotechnical engineering.
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