Sejal Chaudhary

Sejal Chaudhary

Sejal Chaudhary is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in Agriculture and Animal Science. She belongs to the Tharu community residing in the Terai region of Nepal. Her key interests lie in gardening and photography. She is a member of the 'Youth for Community Transformation' (YCT) organization at Rampur Campus, which empowers youth to develop their skills and supports farmers through effective training and workshops.

Project: Her project, titled "Balancing Growth and Green: Sustainable Pesticide Management," focuses on implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system. This includes providing guidance on crop rotation, biological control methods, biopesticides, pheromones, and introducing alternatives to chemical pesticides, such as Jholmol. The project also involves developing educational materials and conducting outreach campaigns to raise awareness among farmers and the general public about the importance of reducing pesticide use and promoting sustainable pest management practices. It will be implemented within Khairahani Municipality. The targeted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).