Purbanchal University Senate approves Rs 1.99 billion budget, sets priority to AI, medical education
Summary
Purbanchal University has approved a Rs 1.99 billion budget for the current fiscal year, prioritizing educational transformation, AI-focused curricula and expanded medical education. The university also plans integrated digital services, a new hospital in Gothgaun and research on climate change and disaster risk reduction.
Key Points
- Purbanchal University approved a Rs 1.99 billion budget and policy-programme package for fiscal year 2083/84 BS at its 43rd Senate meeting in Kathmandu.
- The university is prioritizing educational transformation, technology-friendly infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data science, cyber security and medical education.
- Plans include completing the 100-bed Matrishishu Hospital in Gothgaun, developing an integrated physical structure on 805 bigha of land, and creating an integrated digital ecosystem.
- The Senate also approved initiatives for climate-change research, foreign university exchange programmes, inclusive scholarships and new nominations to the Executive Council.
