Prof. Dr. Dhaneshwar Nepal has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Nepal Sanskrit University by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who also serves as the Chancellor of all universities in Nepal. The appointment comes following a recommendation by the selection committee, which evaluated and shortlisted candidates after a rigorous process.
Prof. Dr. Nepal, a renowned academic in the field of astrology, has been serving as the Head of Astrology at Nepal Sanskrit University. He also has significant administrative experience, having held the position of Controller of Examinations at the university. His selection as Vice-Chancellor comes from among 13 contenders vying for the role.
Prof. Dr. Nepal succeeds Prof. Dr. Yadav Prakash Lamichhane, who previously held the post. His appointment is expected to usher in a new era of leadership and development at Nepal Sanskrit University, which is dedicated to the promotion of Sanskrit education and traditional knowledge systems in Nepal.
