Kathmandu University founding vice-chancellor Suresh Raj Sharma dies
Summary
Kathmandu University’s founding vice-chancellor Professor Dr Suresh Raj Sharma has died while undergoing treatment at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu at the age of 86. He played a key role in the development of technical and higher education in Nepal and served as vice-chancellor from 1991 to 2012.
Key Points
- Professor Dr Suresh Raj Sharma died on Wednesday evening while undergoing treatment at HAMS Hospital in Kathmandu.
- He was the founding vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University and served in the post from 1991 to 2012.
- Sharma also became the first executive director of the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training.
- He contributed significantly to the development of technical and higher education in Nepal.
