Groundwork on to appoint University Chancellor from among academic persons: PM Karki
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced efforts to appoint academic professionals as university chancellors in Nepal to depoliticize higher education and improve quality and investment in the sector.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki stated groundwork is underway to appoint academic persons as university chancellors instead of political appointees.
- She highlighted the need to amend the law to allow professionals to become chancellors and reduce politicization of higher education in Nepal.
- PM Karki emphasized increasing investment in higher education and adopting innovations such as AI and virtual reality technology.
- She urged universities to follow Kathmandu University's example in innovation, academic competence, and fair compensation to enhance Nepal's higher education system.
