KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Poudel has said that it is time to think about whether the knowledge and skills learned in Nepal are limited to certificates only.
Minister Poudel, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of Tribhuvan University, expressed concern over the compulsion of our skilled manpower to go abroad in search of employment.
Speaking at the 47th Convocation of Tribhuvan University, Minister Poudel said, “It's time to think whether our education system of our university is able to fulfill the needs of our life or the knowledge we gained through our education system is only limited to certificates.” He also suggested students use the skills they have learned to improve their personal and social life.
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Poudel also pointed out the need to make the learned knowledge practical and useful by adapting to the changing global environment and local needs. He emphasized on the need to integrate the learned skills into a single formula of national development.
Minister Poudel clarified that despite being culturally, geographically and naturally diverse and prosperous, Nepal has not been able to move ahead as expected due to inability to use the available resources wisely.
Likewise, giving the impetus to make the research-oriented institution more effective, Minister for Education Paulel stressed on the need for Tribhuvan University to provide education that is sold in the world market according to Nepali specialties.
He pointed out the need to link education with skills and skills with production and employment. Minister Poudel stressed on the need to stop the huge amount of money being spent abroad in the name of education.
