Sumana Shrestha, the Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, has unveiled plans to amend existing laws, aiming to eliminate the provision that allows the Prime Minister to serve as Chancellor in 11 universities across the country, while the Education Minister acts as Vice-Chancellor. On Falgun 24, 2080, during a ceremony at Singhadarbar, the minister launched the appointment process and instructed officials to commence the initial stages of amending current laws to accommodate experts in these roles.
In discussions with the media, Minister Shrestha outlined the necessity of providing quality education to Nepali youth domestically and preventing political interference in university affairs. She underscored the initiation of preliminary efforts to amend existing laws, aiming to counteract politicization in universities.
Within this framework, Minister Shrestha conducted a survey on why young people opt for higher education abroad, signaling that policy decisions on this matter would be carefully considered. She expressed her dedication to enhancing education, engaging in discussions with ministry officials, and prioritizing areas in need of attention.
Minister Shrestha emphasized her commitment to improving education and streamlining decision-making by simplifying the process of the committee responsible for reviewing the Education Bill of 2080 in the parliamentary committee. She expressed gratitude for the warm welcome from the Ministry's Secretary duo, Suresh Adhikari and Pramila Devi Bajracharya, and considered herself fortunate to work in the sacred field of education.
As an MP representing the proportional side of the National Independent Party, Shrestha brings experience as a management consultant, entrepreneur, and actor. She spearheaded the community's involvement at the local level in heritage preservation, leading initiatives such as the restoration of Kasthamandap and the Ranipokhari conservation campaign.
After completing SLC at Saraswati Boarding in Chhetrapati, Kathmandu, she pursued A-levels at Budhanilkanth School. Minister Shrestha, specializing in mathematics, spatial science (topology), and geometry, holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. She earned a BA in Economics and Mathematics from Bryn Mawr College and a second BA from Haverford College.
Before 2072, Minister Shrestha worked as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in the USA and also served as a trade analyst within the same group. Following the devastating earthquake in 2072, the group assigned her to work with the World Food Program in Nepal.
With expertise in technology and economics, Minister Shrestha entered politics with the objectives of job creation, particularly in the technology sector, involving Nepali expatriates in Nepal's development, and implementing political succession planning for politicians.
