NAST Appoints Vice-Chancellor Without Competition
Summary
Prof. Dr. Janardan Lamichhane has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Nepal Academy of Science and Technology without any open competition, raising concerns among scientists about meritocracy and transparency in the appointment process.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation appointed Prof. Dr. Janardan Lamichhane as Vice-Chancellor of NAST without an open competition.
- Scientists have criticized the secret appointment, claiming it undermines meritocracy and denies qualified candidates the chance to apply.
- The appointment was made on the recommendation of the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation and with approval from the Chancellor, PM Balen Shah.
- Experts warn this process could harm the institution's reputation and discourage young scientists due to perceived political favoritism.
