KATHMANDU: The Higher Institution and Secondary School Association Nepal (HISSAN) has announced that it will initiate efforts and apply pressure on the government and political leadership to introduce a private education-friendly law ensuring investment security.
Organizing a press conference in Kathmandu on Tuesday, HISSAN stated that despite the significant contribution of private educational institutions in terms of large-scale investment, production of skilled human resources, job creation, support to the national economy, and achieving national education goals, the state’s perspective toward private institutions remains unsatisfactory.
HISSAN President Yuvraj Sharma said the association’s ninth national convention held recently in Kathmandu had also stressed the need to reform the country’s education system and introduce time-relevant laws, regulations and an enabling environment.
Sharma noted that political parties have yet to show adequate seriousness regarding the protection of private sector investment in the upcoming legislation. He stressed that with the state’s limited presence in higher education, many students are compelled to pursue studies abroad, underscoring the need for policies that ensure quality education within the country.
HISSAN further stated that in the coming days, it will collaborate with all three tiers of government and relevant stakeholders to improve education quality. The association plans to promote technology, innovation, research-oriented activities, sports, extracurricular programs and social responsibility initiatives.
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