Prem Singh Basnyat, PhD
Chairman : Nepal Museum Association
CURRICULUM VITAE
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| 1. Surname | : | BASNYAT |
| 2. First name | : | Prem Singh (Mr.) |
| 3. Nationality | : | Nepalese |
| 4. Home Address | : | Golfutar Bus Stop, Budhanilakantha Road, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| 5. Email | : | basnyatp@hotmail.com |
| 6. Website | : | www.premsinghbasnyat.com.np |
| 7. Phone | : | Cell - 009-77-9851133342 |
| Home - 009-771-4370539 |
Background
An ex Brigadier General of Nepalese Army (1983-2015), a para Commando (Special Forces), fought several counterinsurgency battles, also led battalion as battalion commander during insurgency at home, with expertise on museum curator, archive preservation, museum management, heritage management during disaster, heritage preservation and scholarly writing on history-culture , life executive member of Military Museum-Nepal, Global Security, Peace building, Civil Military relation, Disarmament Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR). Authored several books and articles in peace building, trust building, international security, national security, diplomatic history, conflict management, military history, history, heritage, culture, security, and peace, also a visiting lecturer and fellow at the national and international academic institutions.
Education
| MA-Human Rights Law | : | Purbanchal University, Nepal |
| MA-Human Rights Law | : | Purbanchal University, Nepal |
| MSc -Global Security | : | Cranfield University, UK |
| MA- History | : | Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
| MA- Military Strategy | : | Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
| PhD – Military History | : | Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
Membership and Affiliations
| Chairperson | : | Nepal Museum Association |
| Executive Board Member | : | ICOMAM : International Committee for Museums and Collections of Arms and Military History |
| Member | : | Nepal National Ethnographic Museum , Kathmandu |
| Member | : | International Council of Museum (ICOM) |
| Founder Curator and Director | : | Only Military Museum, Chhauni, Kathmandu |
| Advisor | : | Nepal Aircraft Museum, Dhangadhi, Nepal |
| Life Member | : | National History Association, Nepal |
| Member | : | Geneva Center for Security Policy Alumni Association |
| Visiting Lecturer | : | Kathmandu School of Law, Purbanchal University, Nepal |
| Visiting Fellow | : | Tromso University, Norway |
| British Chevening Scholar | ||
| Member | : | World History Association |
| Member | : | British Military Historical Society |
| Member | : | World Security Network |
Books Authored
Nepalese Army and the Commander In Chiefs of Nepal
Bhawani Dal Company of the Nepalese Army
Beginning of the Tibetan Khampa Refugee and its terrorism in Nepal
Nepalese Military History – Part 2
Nepalese Army: Since Lig Kot to Present day
200 years of Anglo – Nepal War
New Paradigm in Global Security
Nepalese Forts and the Royal Nepalese Army in Fort Battles
Nepalese army in the Tibetan Khampa Disarming Mission
Bicentenary of Anglo – Nepal War: An Analytical Review
Military Heroes of Nepal
Article
Authored more than 40 articles on history, culture, heritage, internal security, international relation.
Museum Aspect:
| Chairperson | : | Nepal Museum Association |
| Member | : | Nepal National Ethnographic Museum, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Life Executive member and advisor | : | Military Museum, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Advisor | : | Nepal Aircraft Museum, Dhangadhi, Nepal |
| Executive Member | : | ICOM, Nepal |
| Member | : | ICOM |
| Executive Member | : | ICOM-Asia Pacific |
Museum Training:
| Curator’s Basic Course | : | British Gorkha Museum, Winchester, UK |
| Curator’s Advance Course | : | Military Museum, London, UK |
| Archive Preservation Course | : | Military Museum, Nepal |
Worked For history & Heritage:
National Archives Conservation Team
Nepal Government formulated a team of expertise for preserving the National Archives, consisted the member from National Archaeology, Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Foreign Ministry in 2000. The archives were stored at the Jaisi Kotha, of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal. I was leading a MOD team for the cause and worked for a year and half. The team identified several old and valuable documents, prepared a catalogue for its handling. Moreover, the team maintained many thousands ruined archives and restored with its preservation techniques. That was big achievement for the country. Finally, the team was rewarded for their hard works by the letter of appreciation form the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
National Heritage Study Team
The Defence Ministry decided to carry out a research on the forts and castles of Nepal for its preservation. In fact, Nepalese forts and castles consist of temples, weapons, architectures, etc inside and its periphery. It gets high value in its military as well as religious aspects. In other words, forts and castles are the history, culture, heritage and architecture of a country. In this regard, I was designated as a team leader in 1999 and I walked on foot for more than three months for the cause. The forts and castles have been situated on top of mountains and no road access is available. Finally, I made a report with photography, measurement details, historical details, topographical details and possibility of future uses as well. Finally, it has become a book, which is available in the market.
Archives Collection
I am very much fond of reading, writing, collecting, recording the history, heritage and culture, this is my hobby as well. In this regard, I collected many hundreds Nepalese archives, located in the British library, London and other museums too since I was there for Master study from the British Chevening scholarship. Fortunately, I managed to keep at the only Military Museum, Kathmandu as the founder curator.
Founder Curator
Defence Ministry Nepal decided to establish the Military Museum in Nepal, which was urgently needed since there was no more army museum. The Nepalese Army headquarter appointed me as the chief curator and manager for the upcoming establishment. That was very tough time for me and the deadline was given 90 days to be opened the museum. Me and my team worked very hard, up to midnight and finally opened the museum at given time frame. That was my biggest event in my life. The museum has been running smoothly.
Establishment of the Military Memorial
Nepalese Army did not have its own military memorial. So that I personally persuade to the Chief of Army Staff for its establishment. I presented the plan with the type and construction sites for the memorial. Finally, it succeed and it has become a monument in Kathmandu valley.
Participation in UN Peacekeeping Missions
| UNIFIL | - | Lebanon | : | Dy Operation Officer |
| UNTAES | - | Croatia | : | United Nation Military Observer |
| MINUSTAH | - | Haiti | : | Military Operation Center Chief/Dy |
International Paper Presentation
MUSEUM ASPECT
“Importance of Small Museum and its Sustainability” – South Korea , 2017
"Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums" – Bangladesh, 2017
“Museum as the School of Conflict Prevention” – Nepal, 2016
“Museum in Conflict Prevention” – China, 2016
OTHER
“BICENTENARY OF ANGLO- NEPAL WAR: AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW” – The Nepal-Britain Friendship Society, Nepal – 08 June 2016.
"THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN COUNTERTERRORISM" – The World Justice Forum, Hague, Netherland – 10 July 2013.
"DECADE'S NON INTERNATIONAL ARMED CONFLICT IN NEPAL: REASON TO REHABILITATION" - Institute of International Humanitarian Law, Sanermo, Italy – 29 May 2013.
"TERRORISM ‘LEGITIMATE’ OR ‘ILLEGITIMATE’? AND ITS PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN SOUTH ASIA" – Securing Asia 2012 Seminar – London, UK – 2012.
"FUTURE OF NEPALESE PEACE PROCESS" at the UNDP workshop, Kathmandu – 2011.
"VIABLE SUGGESTIONS FOR THE REINTEGRATION OF THE MAOIST'S COMBATANTS IN THE NEPALESE ARMY", Centre for Peace Studies, Tromso University, Norway – 2010.
"THE HAITIAN DDR MODULE AND ITS OUTCOME ON THE GROUND", CPS, Tromso University, Norway – 2009.
Professionally Worked as (Nepalese Army)
| Director | : | Doctrine and Research Directorate, Nepalese Army Headquarters |
| Director | : | Research and Development Directorate, Nepalese Army Headquarters |
| Act. Chief of Staff | : | Mid Far Western Division Headquarters, Nepalese Army |
| Dy. Brigade Commander | : | Nepalese Army, 9 Brigade |
| Officer Recruiting (Psychological Officer-TO) Officer |
: | Nepalese Army |
| Battalion Commander | : | Nepalese Army |
| Army Instructor | : | Nepalese Army Training Academies |
| Defense Ministry’s Representative | : | National Archives Preservation Board |
| Director and Curator | : | Military Museum, Nepal |
| National Contingent Commander | : | MINUSTAH, Haiti |
| Intelligence Officer | : | Army Headquarter, Nepalese Army |
| Operation Officer | : | Army Headquarter, Nepalese Army |
| Independent Company Commander | : | Nepalese Army |
| Adjutant Officer | : | Nepalese Army |
Other Trainings
Abroad
Institution |
Course |
From |
To |
Certificate |
| Geneva Center for Security Policy | Comprehensive International Security | 01-May-16 | 06-May-16 | Certificate Obtained |
| Geneva Center for Security Policy | Weapon Law and the Legal Review | 09-Dec-13 | 13-Dec-13 | Certificate Obtained |
| World Justice Project, USA (Hague, Netherlands) | Rule of Law | 08-Jul-13 | 11-Jul-13 | Certificate Obtained |
| International Institute of Humanitarian Law, Italy | Non International Armed Conflict | 28-May-13 | 31-May-13 | Certificate Obtained |
| UNITAR-Geneva, Switzerland | Senior Level Leadership Management Course | 29-Oct-12 | 02-Nov-12 | Certificate Obtained |
| Security Watch- London, UK | Counterterrorism and Securing Asia | 25-Jun-12 | 27-Jun-12 | Certificate Obtained |
| CCMR, CA, USA (conducted in Nepal) | National Strategy Enhancement | 15-Apr-12 | 16-Apr-12 | Certificate Obtained |
| UN Interagency working group on DDR (conducted in Nepal) | International Rehabilitation Workshop, Nepal | 2 days | Aug-11 | Certificate Obtained |
| Naval Post Graduate College, CA, USA | Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) and SSR | 4 days | Dec-10 | Certificate Obtained |
| CPS, Tromso University, Norway | Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) - 2 x times | total 45 days | 2009 & 2010 | Certificate Obtained |
| MINUSTAH, Haiti | UN pre-deployment Course HQ. Staff Officer | 2 days | 2009 | Certificate Obtained |
| Sri Lanka (Conducted by UK Army) | International Humanitarian law | 0ne week | 2008 | Certificate Obtained |
| CCMR, CA, USA, (Conducted in Nepal) | National Strategy Development | one week | 2007 | Certificate Obtained |
| RMCS, UK | Managing Defense in a Democratic Society and Civil Military Relation | 6 weeks | 2002 | Certificate Obtained |
| RMCS, UK | Conflict Resolution field Research course in Northern Ireland | one week | 2002 | n/a |
| RMCS, UK | Disaster Management | six weeks | 2001 | Certificate Obtained |
| Cranfield University, UK | Workshop on Military Strategy of World War II –in Normandy, France | 4 days | 2001 | n/a |
| UNTAES, Croatia | UN pre-deployment course for Military Observer | 2 days | 1997 | Certificate Obtained |
| DIPR- Delhi, India | Technical Officer (Military Psychologist to select the Army Officers) | 1997 | 60 days | Certificate Obtained |
| UNIFIL, Lebanon | UN pre-deployment course | 2 days | 1990 | Certificate Obtained |
| ASPT, India | Physical Training – India | 1989 | 8 weeks | Certificate Obtained |
Trainings - Nepal
|
Institution |
Type |
From |
To |
Certificate |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Army Officer Basic Course | 1983 | 18 months | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Platoon Commander and Platoon Weapon | 1985 | 3 months | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Officer Commando | 1985 | 40 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Officer’s Field Engineering | 1985 | 45 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Accounting and Recording | 1985 | 30 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Para Jump | 1987 | 40 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | General Purpose Machine Gun | 1988 | 45 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Intelligence and Security | 1989 | 90 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Company Commander | 1990 | 90 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army UN Peacekeeping Training School | UN Pre-Deployment Course-Battalion Level | Oct-90 | 60 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Training School, Nepal | Officer Staff Duties | 1991 | 90 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Institute of Nepalese Army Command and Staff College, Nepal | Army Command and Staff College Course | 1996 | 1997 | Certificate Obtained |
| Civil Administrative Staff College, Nepal | Enhancement of Leadership | 1997 | one week | Certificate Obtained |
| ICRC, Nepal | ICRC | 1997 | 2 days | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Peacekeeping Training School | MO UN pre-deployment course | 1997 | one week | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepalese Army Peacekeeping Training School | SO UN pre-deployment course | 2009 | one week | Certificate Obtained |
More
Institution |
Course |
Certificate |
Period |
| Ministry of Education, Nepal | Higher School Teacher's Training | 6 months | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepal Scout Headquarter, Kathmandu | Nepal Scout Wood Badge Training | 2 weeks | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepal Police Academy, Kathmandu | Police Officer Basic Course | 6 months | Certificate Obtained |
| Nepal Police Academy, Kathmandu | Police Command course | 39 days | Certificate Obtained |
Hobby: Jugging, Scholarly Research, Reading.
Motto: “Nation First”
Countries Visited
India, Hong Kong, Tibet, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, United Sates of America, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, Netherland, Norway, Sweden, Croatia, Hungry, Bosnia, Serbia, Qatar, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, South Korea, Dubai, Lebanon, Egypt, Cyprus, France, Italy, China and Israel.