PM Oli calls for significant changes for skills based education

Kathmandu, June 12: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed the need to bring a significant change in our education system so as to make it innovative, technology-friendly, life useful and a source of self-employment.     

During his address to the 99th Senate of Kathmandu University held in the Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar, the Prime Minister, who also serves as the University Chancellor, called for exploring jobs and self-employment within the education system. He also applauded the University's efforts towards that end.     

Underlining the need to increase students' access to medical education and other streams as well, he urged the University to reconsider for proportional distribution of scholarship facilities.

Minister for Education, Science and Technology and University Pro-Chancellor Raghuji Panta urged the University to address the Prime Minister's concern for educational reforms and transformation.     

University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Achyut Prasad Wagle said the University has pursued a policy of implementing the research-based education system and is doing so accordingly.     

The Senate has endorsed the graduation grace list for 1,129 students across various levels under the second phase of the 30th Convocation, scheduled to take place in Dhulikhel on June 13. The grace list includes 118 foreign students.     

Additionally, the Senate approved the University’s budget of 4.38 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget was presented by Registrar Prof Dr Rajib Shrestha.     

According to the Senate’s decisions, Ratna Koirala, TU's 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 have been appointed as Senate members. They represent diverse fields.     

The Senate also approved a report, along with a draft agreement, regarding future cooperation between the University and Dhulikhel Hospital.     

Following the Senate 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. (RSS)