Vinod Singh Chhetri

Vinod Singh Chhettri (20 December 1935 – 16 April 2019) was the Former President of Nepal Geological Society of 4th Executive Committee, Founder President of Stratigraphic Association of Nepal (1999–2010) and the Retired Gazetted 1st class officer of Department of Mines and Geology, Nepal.

Early life and family Vinod Singh Chhettri, son of Indra Mani Singh and Bimala Singh was born on 20 December 1935 in India. He was a champion in Swimming, he could swim across the Ganga river of Banaras when he was 12 years old.

He married Sarala Singh and they had 4 daughters and 1 son.

Career Served in the Ministry of Industry Department of Mines & Geology from 1963 till 1987 throughout and the last position was Superintendent Geologist Gazetted 1st class post of His Majesty's Government of Nepal and by virtue of having served for such a long period/vast experience in almost every branch of applied geology; done geological mapping and mineral exploration in many parts of Nepal and specific field of research is related with serious geological hazards such as earthquake of July 1980 of western Nepal. Study of landslide of and gully erosion for Doti-Dipayal Town Planning Project, soil testing of a paper millsite. Feasibility study of Sunkoshi River. Study of Land Subsidence of Pokhara and many small Hydel Projects etc.

Academic honours 2018- Life Time Achievement Award of Nepal Geological Society honored by Rt Hon'ble Vice-President of Nepal Life Time Achievement Award to Mr. Vinod Singh Chhettri by Rt. Hon'ble Vice-President of Nepal