Educationpatra, Kathmandu. Prime Minister and Pokhara University Chancellor Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has stated that universities should conduct a serious review of the situation where millions of students are going abroad for higher education, only to prevent them from going abroad.
During the Senate meeting of Pokhara University on Thursday, the Prime Minister stated that Nepalese universities need to seriously review the increasing attraction of students going abroad for studies. He said, “Nepalese universities need to seriously review this issue.”
Addressing the 23rd Senate meeting of the university, the Prime Minister said, “Universities should establish a firm academic calendar and ensure that students are admitted, taught, and examined on time in accordance with the prescribed academic period.”
The Prime Minister also mentioned that the Federal Education Act has been passed to expedite its implementation. He said, “We have made efforts to pass the Federal Education Act in the Federal Parliament. We believe that this law will be very important for solving the problems in the education sector.”
Regarding the strategic plans of the university, the Prime Minister raised the need for a serious discussion on the subject matter and the implementation of planned activities. He said, “In terms of the strategic plans of the university, it is important to assess how effective the activities planned in the previous strategic plans have been, whether they have been implemented or not, and what risks have been involved.”
He further added, “The university should develop and implement relevant curriculum and programs according to the country’s needs and the demand of the students. Additionally, while expanding the programs, priority should be given to areas and people who are left behind by easily accessible education.”
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of aligning the curriculum with the needs and aspirations of the country and the students.
