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Acknowledgement Statement

NATIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, HERITAGE AND GRATITUDE CHARTER OF NEPAL — Honouring the Past • Serving the Present • Building the Future. We, the people of Nepal, respectfully acknowledge and honour all individuals, communities, institutions, leaders, dynasties, governments, public servants, workers, and generations whose service, sacrifice, wisdom, courage, labour, and dedication have contributed to the creation, preservation, development, and advancement of Nepal.

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Section 01

PART I — FUTURE GENERATIONS & VISION FOR NEPAL 2100

We acknowledge future generations as equal stakeholders in the future of Nepal. We commit to peace, prosperity, sustainability, education, innovation, democracy, good governance, and national unity.

  • Children yet to be born — Beneficiaries of today's stewardship
  • Future leaders — Yet to discover and shape Nepal's destiny
  • Future citizens — Including future immigrants who become Nepals
  • Future innovators — In science, technology, arts, and governance
  • Vision Nepal 2050 — Long-term development and digital transformation

Section 02

PART II — THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF NEPAL (2007 CE / 2063-2064 BS – Present)

Recognition of the transition from kingdom to republic and the establishment of a federal democratic structure.

  • 2007 CE Interim Constitution — Abolished monarchy, declared republic
  • Constituent Assembly (2008–2015 CE) — Drafted democratic constitution
  • 2015 CE Constitution — Established Federal Democratic Republic with three tiers
  • Presidents & Prime Ministers — Democratic leadership and institutions
  • Seven Provincial Governments — Devolved governance structure
  • 753 Local Governments — Community-level democracy
  • Constitutional Bodies — Election Commission, Public Service Commission, others

Section 03

PART III — MODERN DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENTS (1951 CE / 2007-2008 BS; 1990 CE / 2047 BS; 2006 CE / 2063 BS)

Recognition of the democratic movements that transformed Nepal from authoritarian rule to democratic governance.

  • 1951 CE Democratic Movement — Restored democracy after Rana era
  • 1990 CE People's Movement — Restored multi-party democracy
  • 2006 CE People's Movement — Challenged autocratic rule, paved path to republic
  • Democracy activists, journalists, and civil society leaders
  • Political parties and democratic institutions
  • Thousands of citizens who sacrificed for freedom and rights

Section 04

PART IV — RANA ERA & GOVERNANCE (1846 CE – 1951 CE)

Recognition of the 104-year period of Rana Prime Ministers, acknowledging both administrative contributions and complexities of the era.

  • Jung Bahadur Rana (1817–1877 CE) — First Rana PM, modernizer and diplomat
  • Rana administrators — Infrastructure, law, and institutional development
  • Nepal's maintained sovereignty — Despite British colonial pressure
  • Gurkha soldiers — 200,000+ Nepalis served in British and Indian armies
  • Abolition of slavery — Major social reform during Rana era
  • Educational and infrastructure modernization

Section 05

PART V — THE SHAH DYNASTY & KINGDOM OF NEPAL (1768 CE – 2008 CE)

Recognition of the Shah Dynasty that led Nepal from unification until the transition to republic status in 2008.

  • Prithvi Narayan Shah (1723–1775 CE) — Founder, unified 46 kingdoms
  • Pratap Singh Shah — Consolidated unification
  • Rana Bahadur Shah — Expansion and diplomacy
  • Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah — Stabilization period
  • Rajendra Bikram Shah — Reign during British colonial era
  • Surendra Bikram Shah — Long reign, cultural patronage
  • Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah — Rule during Rana era
  • Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah (1906–1955 CE) — Restored democracy 1951
  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (1920–1972 CE) — Panchayat system era
  • Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (1945–2001 CE) — Democratic transition 1990
  • Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev — Brief reign 2001
  • Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev (2001–2008 CE) — Final king before republic
  • Princesses and Royal Family members — Cultural and humanitarian contributions

Section 06

PART VI — QUEENS, PRINCESSES & ROYAL WOMEN

Recognition of Queen Mothers, Queen Consorts, Princesses, and women of the Royal Household for their contributions to education, healthcare, culture, humanitarian service, social welfare, and international representation.

  • Queen Mothers and Queen Consorts — Support and cultural preservation
  • Princesses — Humanitarian and social welfare work
  • Royal Family women — Education, healthcare, and international diplomacy
  • Contributions to women's welfare and child development

Section 07

PART VII — NATIONAL HEROES & MARTYRS (Various Eras)

Official recognition of all nationally honoured heroes and those who sacrificed their lives for Nepal.

  • Gautam Buddha — Birthplace connection, spiritual legacy
  • King Janak & Goddess Sita (Janaki) — Mithila civilization heritage
  • Araniko (1245–1306 CE) — Architect, spread pagoda architecture to Asia
  • Amshuverma — Lichchavi era scholar and administrator
  • Sankhadhar Sakhwa — Newari reformer, social leader
  • Prithvi Narayan Shah — Unification founder
  • Amar Singh Thapa — General, military strategist
  • Bhakti Thapa — Warrior, national defence
  • Balbhadra Kunwar — Gurkha soldier, Victoria Cross recipient
  • Bhanubhakta Acharya — First Nepali language poet
  • King Tribhuvan — Democratic restoration 1951
  • Pasang Lhamu Sherpa — Mountaineer, environmental advocate
  • Phalgunanda — Social reformer
  • Jaya Prithvi Bahadur Singh — Educational pioneer
  • Democratic martyrs from 1951, 1990, 2006 movements
  • Conflict victims (1996–2006) and their families

Section 08

PART VIII — ANCIENT & CLASSICAL DYNASTIES (6th century BCE – 12th century CE)

Recognition of Nepal's earliest documented kingdoms that established foundations of civilization.

  • Gopala Civilization — Earliest recorded rulers and communities
  • Mahishapala Civilization — Early settlement and social organization
  • Kirat Civilization — Indigenous governance systems, defence, state-building
  • Shakya Civilization (6th BCE) — Ancient republic of Kapilvastu
  • King Suddhodana & Queen Maya Devi — Parents of Buddha
  • Lichchavi Dynasty (6th–11th centuries / 6th–11th centuries) — Golden age of arts, trade, diplomacy
  • King Manadeva I — Arts patronage and expansion
  • Buddhist & Hindu-Buddhist synthesis

Section 09

PART IX — MEDIEVAL DYNASTIES & MALLA ERA (12th–18th centuries)

Recognition of dynasties that shaped Nepal's cultural and architectural heritage.

  • Thakuri Dynasty — Political continuity, Kathmandu growth
  • Karnat Dynasty — Mithila civilization, Maithili language preservation
  • Khasa Kingdom — Western Nepal, Khas civilization
  • Malla Dynasty (12th–18th centuries) — Arts, architecture, literature, urban planning
  • Bhaktapur Malla — Temple and palace construction
  • Kathmandu Malla — Durbar Square creation, trade advancement
  • Lalitpur Malla — Craftsmanship and Buddhist tradition
  • Newar Civilization — Urban culture, commerce, festival preservation

Section 10

PART X — PRE-UNIFICATION KINGDOMS (Before 1768 CE / 1825 BS)

Recognition of the diverse kingdoms that collectively formed the foundation of modern Nepal.

  • Nepal Mandala — Central valley kingdom
  • Kantipur — Kathmandu city-state
  • Lalitpur — Patan city-state
  • Bhaktapur — Bhadgaon city-state
  • Banepa, Makwanpur, Vijayapur, Chaudandi
  • Baise States — Western Nepal kingdoms
  • Chaubise States — Central and eastern kingdoms
  • Independent regional governance systems

Section 11

PART XI — BUDDHA AND NEPAL'S SPIRITUAL HERITAGE (6th century BCE)

Recognition of Nepal as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha and centre of Buddhist civilization.

  • Siddhartha Gautama — Enlightened one, founder of Buddhism
  • Lumbini — Birthplace of Buddha, UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Kapilvastu — Ancient palace and capital
  • Ramagrama, Tilaurakot — Associated holy sites
  • Buddhist scholars, monks, and nuns throughout history
  • Buddhist pilgrims from across Asia
  • Spread of peace, compassion, wisdom, and non-violence worldwide

Section 12

PART XII — ANCIENT ORIGINS & CIVILIZATIONS

Recognition of the diverse traditions concerning Nepal's origins and earliest inhabitants.

  • Sage Ne & Ne Muni traditions — Mythological origins
  • Nepal Mandala traditions — Valley civilization narratives
  • Newar traditions — Urban valley culture
  • Tibetan traditions — Himalayan connections
  • Buddhist traditions associated with Manjushri
  • Indigenous oral histories of hill and valley communities
  • Prehistoric settlements — Stone Age, agricultural pioneers
  • Early hunters, gatherers, and traders

Section 13

PART XIII — THE LAND OF NEPAL & NATURAL HERITAGE

Recognition of Nepal's geography and natural environments that shaped history, culture, economy, identity, and resilience.

  • The Himalayas — Including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest), Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Langtang, Makalu, Dhaulagiri
  • The Mid-Hills — Central mountainous regions
  • The Terai Plains — Southern agricultural heartland
  • Rivers and watersheds — Koshi, Gandaki, Karnali, Bagmati, Mahakali, Rapti, Narayani
  • Forests and biodiversity — Natural ecosystems sustaining civilization
  • Sacred landscapes — Holy mountains and valleys
  • Wildlife — National parks (Sagarmatha, Chitwan, Langtang, Rara, others)
  • Community forests and protected areas

Section 14

PART XIV — PEOPLES & COMMUNITIES OF NEPAL

Recognition of Nepal's diverse ethnic groups, communities, and all peoples who collectively built the nation.

  • 125+ ethnic groups and language communities
  • Indigenous Nationalities — Rai, Limbu, Gurung, Sherpa, Tamang, Magar, Thakali, Tharu, Chepang, and 54+ others
  • Madhesi Communities — South Asian heritage and cross-border connections
  • Tharu Communities — Terai region settlements and traditions
  • Dalit Communities — Artisans, metalworkers, musicians, craftspeople
  • Newars — Urban valley culture, commerce, craftsmanship
  • Mountain Communities — Himalayan settlements and traditions
  • Hill Communities — Mid-hill valley cultures
  • Religious minorities — Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Sikh communities
  • Linguistic communities preserving 123+ mother tongues

Section 15

PART XV — WOMEN, YOUTH, CHILDREN, SENIORS & PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Recognition of Nepal's women, youth, children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities whose contributions strengthen the nation.

  • Women of Nepal — Mothers, caregivers, farmers, educators, leaders
  • Women not recorded in history — Undocumented but essential contributors
  • Women leaders and feminists — Expanding rights and representation
  • Youth of Nepal — Students, innovators, future leaders
  • Children of Nepal — Future generation stakeholders
  • Senior Citizens — Wisdom and experience keepers
  • Persons with Disabilities — Unique contributions and perspectives

Section 16

PART XVI — DIASPORA & GLOBAL NEPAL

Recognition of Non-Resident Nepalis and diaspora who strengthen Nepal globally.

  • Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) — Worldwide Nepali community
  • Nepali diaspora — Throughout Europe, Americas, Asia, Middle East
  • Students abroad — Representing Nepal internationally
  • Migrant workers — Supporting families and national economy
  • International professionals — Advancing Nepal's global reputation
  • Gurkha servicemen — 200,000+ served in British and Indian armies, world wars, UN peacekeeping
  • Traders and diplomats — Historical connections across Asia
  • Friends and partners of Nepal — Development supporters

Section 17

PART XVII — THE PEOPLE: BUILDERS OF NEPAL

Recognition of all professions and workers who collectively built Nepal.

  • Farmers — Agricultural foundation of civilization
  • Labourers — Manual workers in construction, mining, infrastructure
  • Teachers — Educators and knowledge transmitters
  • Healthcare workers — Doctors, nurses, traditional healers
  • Engineers — Infrastructure, roads, bridges, hydropower
  • Scientists — Researchers and innovators
  • Artists — Painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers
  • Writers — Poets, journalists, chroniclers
  • Entrepreneurs — Business builders and economic drivers
  • Public servants — Government administrators and civil service
  • Security personnel — Soldiers, police, peacekeepers
  • Volunteers — Community service contributors
  • Students — Future leaders and innovators
  • Traditional craftspeople — Metal workers, wood carvers, weavers, potters
  • Environmental guardians — Rangers, conservationists, activists

Section 18

PART XVIII — CONFLICT, PEACE & RECONCILIATION (1996–2006 CE / 2053–2063 BS)

Recognition of all affected by the Nepal conflict and commitment to peace and national unity.

  • Victims of conflict — Civilians, families affected
  • Security personnel — Police, soldiers, peacekeepers
  • Former combatants — Integrated into democratic society
  • Peace negotiators — Who facilitated 2006 peace agreement
  • Displaced persons — Who resettled and rebuilt lives
  • Journalists — Who reported during conflict era
  • Human rights defenders — Who documented and advocated for justice
  • Reconciliation and healing — Path to national unity

Section 19

PART XIX — NATIONAL SERVICE & DEFENCE

Recognition of those who defended Nepal's sovereignty and served in national defence.

  • Gorkhali Forces — Original unification army
  • Nepal Army — National military institution
  • Nepal Police — Law enforcement and security
  • Armed Police Force — Para-military organization
  • Veterans — Retired service members
  • Families of service members — Support and sacrifice
  • Defence operations — Unification campaigns, conflicts, peacekeeping
  • UN Peacekeeping missions — Global service contribution
  • Border security — Protecting national sovereignty

Section 20

PART XX — SOVEREIGNTY & DIPLOMATIC LEGACY

Recognition of those who preserved Nepal's independence throughout history.

  • Diplomats — Foreign relations and treaty negotiations
  • Kings and Prime Ministers — Political leadership
  • Citizens — Who supported national independence
  • Nepal's uninterrupted sovereignty — Despite geopolitical pressures
  • Maintained independence during colonial era — Unique among South Asian nations
  • Balanced international relations — With India, China, and global partners

Section 21

PART XXI — HERITAGE, ARCHIVES & KNOWLEDGE PRESERVATION

Recognition of institutions and individuals who preserved Nepal's memory and written heritage.

  • National Archives — Historical records preservation
  • Libraries — Knowledge centers and repositories
  • Monasteries & Temples — Religious institutions preserving manuscripts
  • Museums — Heritage and artifact preservation
  • Historians & Genealogists — Record keepers
  • Ancient manuscripts — Palm-leaf, birch-bark, copperplate inscriptions
  • Gopal Raj Vamshavali — Critical historical chronicle
  • Historical chronicles — Genealogies and royal records
  • Religious texts — Vedic, Buddhist, Islamic, Christian traditions
  • Literary works — Poetry, philosophy, scientific texts
  • Scripts preserved — Brahmi, Nepal Lipi, Ranjana, Prachalit, Devanagari, Tibetan
  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini, Sagarmatha, Chitwan

Section 22

PART XXII — CULTURE, ARTS & TRADITIONS

Recognition of Nepal's living cultural heritage and artistic achievements.

  • Festivals — Dashain, Tihar, Chhath, Buddha Jayanti, Indra Jatra, Losar, Holi, Teej, Eid, Christmas
  • Architecture — Pagodas, temples, palaces, stupas
  • Wood carvers — Temple decoration and craftsmanship
  • Metal workers — Bronze, brass, and copper traditions
  • Stone sculptors — Religious and decorative art
  • Painters — Thangka, mural, and contemporary art
  • Musicians — Traditional and classical traditions
  • Dancers — Classical dance forms and folk traditions
  • Storytellers — Oral narrative traditions
  • Weavers — Textile arts and clothing traditions
  • Potters — Ceramic and earthenware crafts

Section 23

PART XXIII — EDUCATION, SCIENCE & KNOWLEDGE TRADITIONS

Recognition of Nepal's educational institutions and knowledge preservation systems.

  • Schools — Primary to secondary education
  • Universities — Higher education institutions
  • Teachers — Educators and mentors
  • Researchers — Scientists and scholars
  • Vedic scholarship — Ancient Hindu knowledge systems
  • Buddhist scholarship — Monastic learning traditions
  • Kirat Mundhum traditions — Indigenous knowledge systems
  • Ayurvedic medicine — Traditional healing practices
  • Traditional healers — Community health practitioners
  • Astronomy — Ancient observational knowledge
  • Mathematics — Historical contributions
  • Philosophy — Metaphysical and ethical traditions
  • Oral traditions — Knowledge passed through generations

Section 24

PART XXIV — ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION & RESILIENCE

Recognition of environmental stewardship and disaster resilience across Nepal's history.

  • Community forestry groups — Local conservation initiatives
  • Environmental activists — Conservation advocates
  • National Parks management — Sagarmatha, Chitwan, Langtang, Rara protection
  • Rangers — Park and wildlife protection officers
  • 1934 CE Earthquake — Disaster response and recovery
  • 2015 CE Gorkha Earthquake — National resilience and reconstruction
  • Flood management — Terai and river communities
  • Landslide mitigation — Hill region safety
  • Pandemic response — Healthcare workers, essential workers
  • National emergencies — Collective resilience and solidarity

Section 25

PART XXV — NEPAL'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORLD CIVILIZATION

Recognition of Nepal's gifts to humanity and global heritage.

  • Birthplace of Buddha — World's spiritual heritage
  • Himalayan knowledge — Mountain science and exploration
  • Pagoda architecture — Influenced Asian temple design through Araniko
  • Peacekeeping service — UN contributions globally
  • Mountaineering heritage — Sherpa and porter traditions
  • Biodiversity conservation — Global environmental leadership
  • Spiritual traditions — Buddhist, Hindu wisdom shared worldwide
  • Cultural preservation — Living traditions accessible to world
  • UNESCO Global Heritage — World Heritage Sites recognition

Section 26

NATIONAL DECLARATION & ETERNAL GRATITUDE

We honour all who shaped Nepal across all eras. We acknowledge every civilization, dynasty, kingdom, republic, institution, community, family, and individual. We remember those whose names are remembered and those lost to history. We honour the land, people, culture, languages, faiths, heritage, institutions, and ideals that form Nepal.

  • Ancient civilizations that laid Nepal's foundations
  • All Kings, Queens, Royal Families, Dynasties, National Heroes, Martyrs
  • Presidents, Prime Ministers, Public Servants, Soldiers, Teachers, Farmers
  • Workers, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Scientists, Community Leaders, Citizens
  • Kingdom of Nepal, Federal Democratic Republic, all serving institutions
  • Sacrifices of the past — Served by present generation — Responsibility to future
  • Nepal belongs to all who built it, all who serve it, all who will inherit it
  • May their contributions never be forgotten

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