Chitwan: The 14th senate meeting of the Chitwan-based Agriculture and Forestry University has endorsed a budget of Rs 1.68 billion for the coming fiscal year 2025/26. The meeting, presided over by Prime Minister and Chancellor of the University KP Sharma Oli at his official residence in Baluwatar, approved the proposed budget and annual programs.
According to National News Agency Nepal, University’s Registrar Prof Dr Pushkar Bahadur Pal presented both the budget and programs seeking the senate’s consideration. During the meeting, University’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Sharada Thapaliya emphasized the University’s initiatives towards ensuring quality in teaching and learning activities, research, and examination systems. The Vice-Chancellor also highlighted plans for establishing a business incubation center.
The senate meetings of all universities and health academies across the country have been convened on short notice. This comes after PM Oli, as Chancellor of these institutions, instructed that all proposed budgets and programs be approved before the start of the new fiscal year on July 17. On the same day, senate meetings of four universities and health academies took place, with two additional meetings scheduled for the coming Wednesday.