The committee under the National Assembly expressed apprehensions about the organized management and government assurance pertaining to sponsored studies at Tribhuvan University in a recent meeting. The committee highlighted issues in the implementation of the three-tier system and emphasized the need for systematic organization of sponsored studies.
During the session, the committee expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the three-tier system, pointing out challenges in the application of rules and procedures developed from studies conducted by various ministries and autonomous bodies. Preliminary studies on sponsored studies under the Tribhuvan University Act, 2049, and subsequent endeavors were also discussed.
Maya Prasad Sharma, the committee chairperson, stressed the importance of organizing sponsored studies systematically, noting the absence of rules and regulations, directives, and procedures aligned with the principles of sponsored study rights. Sharma emphasized the need to construct a structured framework to address these deficiencies.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shiva Lal Bhusal asserted that sponsored study rights within the three-tier system had prompted the formulation of regulations. He argued that the law established during the unitary governance structure lacked clarity on matters related to sponsored studies.
Bhusal shared insights into the preparations for establishing federalism in Tribhuvan University, highlighting the necessity of a coordinated effort with the provincial government to centralize and transform existing universities into research-oriented institutions.
Addressing claims of a decrease in student enrollment at Tribhuvan University, Bhusal refuted the assertion, stating that the apparent decline was due to the natural shift of students from one department to another over time.
Committee member Tulsi Kumari Dahal underscored the importance of organizing sponsored studies systematically and timely. Member of Parliament Madan Kumari Shah raised concerns about the existence of 90 sponsored studies in an incomplete state in her constituency, emphasizing the need for improvements.
Committee members emphasized the necessity of formulating sponsored study regulations in accordance with fundamental laws. They advocated for making the Tribhuvan Research Center more effective, holding responsible individuals accountable, conducting timely legal revisions, and refining production-oriented education, among other pertinent issues.
