LALITPUR, Dec 7: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun has echoed need to instantly hyperlink science and scientific research with the economy if Nepal goals to realize sustainable financial prosperity.
Addressing a particular award ceremony organized right here in the present day by the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) on the event of its forty third anniversary, the Minister highlighted that inadequate funding in science and know-how, coupled with its isolation from financial planning, has weakened the sector considerably. “Keeping science and technology on the backburner has not only hindered its growth but has also slowed down the overall development of our economy, pushing Nepali society backward,” he mentioned.
Minister Pun additional added that structural points from the previous to the current have contributed to the sluggish progress in info know-how innovation and improvement. He burdened that many of the challenges confronted by Nepali residents in the present day starting from financial hardships to social points are linked to the neglect of the importance of science and know-how.
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Highlighting the need for reforms, the Minister additionally known as for depoliticizing establishments engaged in science and IT-associated tutorial and research initiatives, emphasizing that such steps are important to foster innovation and productiveness. He expressed his confidence that, even with restricted sources, NAST can obtain exceptional outcomes if given correct help and steering.
“The government must prioritize planned development of research and innovation,” he added. “If given the opportunity, I would ensure that at least three billion rupees are allocated annually for research and innovations in the country.”
Minister Pun additionally expressed concern over the dearth of a tradition of working innovation facilities on the particular person degree, whereas commending the NAST for its accomplishments.
On the event, NAST acknowledged the contributions of 13 scientists for their excellent research in numerous fields. In addition, 5 senior scientists had been felicitated for their lifelong dedication to advancing science and know-how in Nepal.