Kathmandu, July 20
Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI)
and Lumbini Buddhist University (LBU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to strengthen academic-industry collaboration and support the promotion
of Lumbini as a centre for peace and tourism.
The agreement was signed by NICCI President Sunil KC
and LBU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Subarna Lal Bajracharya on Sunday.
"The MoU outlines areas of cooperation including
academia-industry partnerships, facilitation of internships and job placements,
joint research and publications, knowledge sharing, and coordinated efforts to
promote Lumbini internationally," NICCI informed in a statement.
Prof. Bajracharya said that LBU was working to attract
22,000 international students and is preparing a master plan for academic
programme development and infrastructure expansion. He said the partnership
with NICCI would support engagement with Indian diplomats, academics, and the
business community.
Likewise, KC said that the Chamber remains focused on
enhancing bilateral cooperation between Nepal and India. He said NICCI looks
forward to working with LBU on research, innovation, entrepreneurship, tourism
promotion, and other joint programmes.
The partnership seeks to connect academic and industry
efforts in support of broader national goals and to contribute to positioning
Lumbini more prominently in international academic and tourism sectors, read
the statement.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 21 July 2025.
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