Kathmandu, July 14 : Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Devendra Paudel, has said the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) should work as per the concept of deemed university centred on research and partnership with other universities.
Speaking at the 45th Academic
Assembly of the NAST today, Minister Paudel lauded the NAST for its activities
in providing service in the development of the nation by promoting science and
technology education, modernizing and protecting traditional knowledge and
skills, and transferring technology through identifying the appropriate
technology.
He mentioned the contribution
of NAST in the promotion of the science and technology sector by formulating Science
and Technology Policy-2064, the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy-2075
and Policy Implementation Draft-2077 as well as the contribution made to encourage
and support by identifying the most talented Nepalis was remarkable.
A decision was taken to establish
Specialized Research Centre in all seven provinces in the Assembly.
A proposal was presented to establish Specialized Research Centre at Biratnagar of Province 1, Bardibas of Madhes Province, Chitwan of Bagmati Province, Pokhara of Gandaki Province, Dang of Lumbini Province, Surkhet of Karnali province and Mahendranagar of Sudurpaschim Province.
The Assembly also formed a central
and management committee for the establishment and operation of the province-level
research centres. (RSS)