Manoj Bisunke

Institution: National College of Engineering / Tribhuvan University
Field of study: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

“Samaanta is the gateway to my success. I’m deeply thankful to both Samaanta Foundation and BTMF. I will always remember where I came from, what I’ve overcome, and what I need to do ahead.”
Manoj Bisunke

Bio

Manoj Bisunke is originally from Panchkhal, Kavrepalanchok. His academic journey has been shaped by resilience and determination. He had to leave school in Grade 8 because of financial hardship and his parents’ poor health. After working for a year to support his family, he returned to school with renewed determination, eventually earning the Panchkhal Municipality Topper Award in BLE and continuing to excel academically.

After completing his SEE, he faced the loss of his father but remained committed to his education. With support from the Samaanta Foundation, he continued his higher education and became the first Samaanta Fellow to pursue an engineering degree with support from the Bhaskar-Tejshree Memorial Foundation.

He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at National College of Engineering. He was selected for the 2026 NCE Research Grant for a project on Bagmati Basin runoff analysis using SWAT and machine learning.

Sanitation programs.
Health insurance awareness.
Goal-setting and time-management workshops.
Mental health awareness session at his former school.
Strengthening local youth clubs.

Leadership and achievements

Panchkhal Municipality Topper Award in BLE.
First Samaanta Fellow to pursue an engineering degree with support from the Bhaskar Memorial Scholarship.
Selected for the 2026 National College of Engineering Research Grant.
Has demonstrated leadership through workshops and youth-club strengthening initiatives.