Higher education policy should be formulated based on the country's required workforce | Dr. Ramesh Chandra Paudel | Sarthak Shikshya

In this insightful interview, Dr. Ramesh Chandra Paudel, an Associate Professor at the Central Department of Economics at Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal, discusses the challenges and gaps in the country’s higher education policy. He emphasizes that the country’s education system should be designed based on the needs of the workforce to ensure economic growth and national development.

Dr. Paudel highlights the shortcomings of Nepal’s education policy compared to international standards, pointing out that the lack of necessary reforms has led to a decline in opportunities for students. As a result, the number of students enrolling in Nepali universities is decreasing, with many seeking better prospects abroad.

This interview provides a critical perspective on the urgent need for policy reforms to enhance Nepal’s education system and retain students within the country.