Kathmandu: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed the need for significant changes in the education system to make it innovative, technology-friendly, life-useful, and a source of self-employment. During his address at the 99th Senate of Kathmandu University, held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, Oli, who also serves as the University Chancellor, emphasized the importance of integrating job opportunities and self-employment within the education framework. He praised the University’s efforts in this direction.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Prime Minister highlighted the necessity to increase students’ access to medical education and other fields, urging the University to reconsider the proportional distribution of scholarship facilities. Minister for Education, Science and Technology, and University Pro-Chancellor Raghuji Panta echoed Oli’s call for educational reforms and transformation.
University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Achyut Prasad Wagle stated that the University is committed to implementing a research-based education system. The Senate endorsed a graduation grace list for 1,129 students, including 118 foreign students, for the second phase of the 30th Convocation in Dhulikhel on June 13. Additionally, the Senate approved a budget of 4.38 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, presented by Registrar Prof Dr Rajib Shrestha.
The Senate’s decisions also included the appointment of Ratna Koirala, TU former dean Prof Dr Dibya Singh, public health expert Dr Rita Thapa, Mid-West University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Dhruba Kumar Gautam, psychologist Anant Prasad Adhikari, and Dr Bikash Adhikari as new Senate members, representing various fields.
Furthermore, the Senate approved a report and draft agreement for future cooperation between the University and Dhulikhel Hospital. Following the session, Prime Minister Oli launched the first and second editions of the book titled ‘Kathmandu University: First 25 Years,’ authored by the University’s founding registrar, Dr Sitaram Adhikari.