Abstract

This paper discusses the development trends of participatory research in Nepal with reference to natural resource management, taking example from Karnali watershed area. The issues discussed in this paper clearly indicate that there is urgent need   to promote the participatory action research on environment and development for the   proper links between population, development, technological implication and institutional strengths, using a micro level conservation and development model that suits local environments. The author opines that both government organizations and academic institutions   have to join hands with an effort to promote the participatory research culture in Karnali watershed area for sustainable natural resource management.

Key words: Scientific research, relaxed rapport, extractive survey, eco-development, integrated conservation and development planning, village level model.