Kathmandu, May 7
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the
Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) and Nepal University to link education
with industry.
Registrar of the university, Dr. Suryaraj Acharya, and Director General
of CNI, Dr. Ghanshyam Ojha, signed the MoU on Wednesday, CNI informed in a
statement.
On the occasion, CNI President Rajesh Kumar Agrawal said that the current
need is to produce a skilled workforce. He noted that while many individuals
have academic qualifications, there is a growing need to enhance practical and
skill-based learning.
Agrawal expressed his confidence that Nepal University would contribute
meaningfully to the development of a skilled labour force. He also affirmed
CNI’s commitment to connecting students from Nepal University with industrial
sectors. He further expressed belief that Nepal University would help transform
traditional academic programmes.
Dr. Bindu Lohani, Vice-Chancellor of Nepal University, highlighted the
importance of facilitating internships in industries to provide students with
hands-on learning opportunities and urged CNI to support this initiative.
Emphasising that skill-based education is the university’s guiding principle,
he noted that this approach matches current national needs.
Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Dr. Arjun Karki, said that the
university would introduce programmes designed to foster not just skills and
entrepreneurship, but also innovation and strong ethical values among students.
He stressed the need for collective support to ensure the success of this new
educational model.
Senior Vice-President of CNI, Birendra Raj Pandey, said that the
confederation would collaborate with the university in areas such as industry
exposure, curriculum development, innovation, and research.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 8 May 2025.
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