Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel States Political Interference Ended in Higher Education Appointments
Summary
Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel announced an end to political interference in higher education appointments, with merit-based processes now implemented across all universities in Nepal. Vice-chancellors have been appointed through open competition and universities have prepared academic calendars to improve governance and academic environments.
Key Points
- Political interference in higher education appointments has ended according to Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel.
- Vice-chancellors have been appointed in nine universities through open competition without political influence.
- The appointment process for remaining vacant positions in educational institutions is in its final stages.
- All universities have prepared and implemented annual academic calendars to improve governance and the academic environment.
