Education Minister vows to end political interference in universities within four years

KATHMANDU: Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has pledged to eliminate political interference in Nepal’s universities within the next four years, promising a merit-based system for appointments, promotions, and transfers.

Addressing the 67th anniversary celebration of Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu on Thursday, Pokharel, who also serves as the university’s Pro-Chancellor, said the era of political power-sharing in […] ...