Minister Pokharel interacts with professors assigned to oversee universities' functions

Kathmandu, May 19: Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, today interacted with professors, who have been assigned to oversee day-to-day operations for the transition period at different universities, about functions and plans of the universities.

The concerned office-bearers presented their plans not to let activities of the universities affected and necessary steps to give continuity to teaching-learning activities until new arrangements are made. 

On the occasion, Minister Pokharel directed them to give continuity to different activities of universities like examinations and daily administrative activities, but not to make decisions with long-term impact. 

Process for the appointment of vice-chancellors at various universities is underway as applications were sought by forming recommendation committee at eight universities. 

Similarly, process would be forwarded soon in the remaining universities. The government has introduced 'Integrated Procedure for Selection and Recommendation of Different Universities' Vice-Chancellor, 2083' for the appointment of vice-chancellors. (RSS)