Nepal’s political history, social journey, and everyday life are bound by a deep question: why do we repeatedly witness major revolutions, yet their achievements remain fundamentally weak? Why does political change again and again prove practically ineffective? In seeking the cause, our conclusion often arrives at the same point—a profound deficit in public awareness and knowledge. This problem is not unique to Nepal; it is a universal issue evident across much of Asia and the Global South. Whether it is eight decades of political upheaval in Nepal, the recurring movements in India, or the failed governance systems of countries such as Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or Pakistan, attempts to change structures without a revolution in social consciousness cannot be sustainable. More...

…As a result of such fragmented laws, energy development ambitions and environmental protection legislation have emerged not as complementary objectives but as competing ones. This imbalanced approach not only exposes the country to the risk of judicial intervention, but also leads to project delays and undermines long-term energy planning. The core of the problem lies in the processes and systems through which laws and policies are made, as well as in the energy paradigms and related practices that we have adhered to for decades.…More...