ADHAYAN was established in Nepal on September 1, 2026, by the founding team of Pitambar Lamichhane, Prashanna Tiwari and Prince Kumar Mandal.
Founding Declaration
ADHAYAN was established in Nepal on September 1, 2026, following the founding meeting of Pitambar Lamichhane, Prashanna Tiwari, and Prince Kumar Mandal, who collectively initiated the organization as an international research and collaboration initiative focused on artificial intelligence and related fields.
The founding team subsequently began outreach and collaboration with individuals and prospective members across Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea, Peru, and other countries with the objective of developing ADHAYAN as a global research community.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Founding meeting held; ADHAYAN established by decision of the three founding members (Nepal) |
| September 1, 2026 | Organization name “ADHAYAN” adopted and first used |
| September 2026 | Founding team begins international outreach |
| September–October 2026 | Initial collaboration with individuals in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea and Peru |
| October 2026 | Official ADHAYAN logo created and first used |
| October 2026 | ADHAYAN GitHub repository created for organizational documentation |
| October 2026 | Official ADHAYAN LinkedIn page established |
Founding members
| Name | Role | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|
| Pitambar Lamichhane | Founding Member | Nepal |
| Prashanna Tiwari | Founding Member | Nepal |
| Prince Kumar Mandal | Founding Member | Nepal |
Founding purpose
- International Research Collaboration
- Knowledge Sharing
- Capacity Building
- Global Community Development
This declaration is a dated record of first adoption, use, authorship, and organizational activity. It is not a legal registration of any kind.