Kathmandu, Apr. 7
The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA)
and the Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) have agreed to make
the process for abroad study safer, more managed and outcome-oriented through a
collaboration between the two organisations.
At an introductory meeting held in
Kathmandu on Sunday, leaders from both organisations agreed to lay the
groundwork for long-term cooperation, placing student welfare at the centre.
The meeting was attended by NRNA President Dr. Hemraj Sharma, ECAN President
Laxman Poudel (Andrew), and other officials.
According to a statement issued by the
NRNA, discussions were focused on making pre-departure orientation (PDO) more
effective, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for students, and
improving the quality of counselling services.
Both sides also discussed jointly
developing a ‘Nepali Career Portal’ to create an integrated information system
on post-study employment and career opportunities.
Likewise, they also agreed to conduct
targeted training programmes to enhance the capacity of counsellors, test
student support systems through pilot projects, and undertake skill mapping
based on different countries and regions.
"Special programmes focusing on mental
health and psychosocial awareness will also be prioritised," read the
statement.
The meeting further agreed to jointly
advocate with relevant authorities for policy reforms in areas such as health
insurance, dissemination of scholarship information, and student tax
management. Preparations are also underway to sign a formal Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) in the near future.
The meeting stressed that institutional
collaboration is essential to make the sector more organised and credible.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 8 April 2026.
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