KATHMANDU, Nov 21: President Ramchandra Paudel has stated that the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5 is essential for the country, its people, and the democratic process.
Reflecting on the challenging circumstances that the nation has endured, he noted that despite these difficulties, the election date has been set to safeguard the constitution, democracy, and the nation. President Paudel said, "I believe the outcome of this election will strengthen the journey toward good governance, development, and prosperity, providing a new direction. Since this election is indispensable for the country, the people, and democracy, I appeal to all Nepali brothers and sisters to ensure its success."
He emphasized the need to prioritize skill-based education that combines practical knowledge, moral education, and capacity-building, in line with societal and national requirements.
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President Paudel highlighted that the primary role of educational institutions is to prepare skilled and quality human resources for various sectors of the country.
"Many women who have excelled in academic, administrative, and political fields have received higher education from this very campus. Recently, an increasing number of Nepali students are going abroad for higher studies. Considering this reality, I am confident that this campus will focus on providing quality education locally to meet market demands," he said.
He underscored the critical role of education in national development and acknowledged the special contribution of Padmakanya Campus in advancing women’s education in Nepal.
"Following the end of the Rana regime and the dawn of democracy, when the general public was just gaining access to education, Padmakanya opened the doors of higher education for Nepali women. Established with the purpose of providing higher education under challenging circumstances, Padmakanya Campus has become synonymous with women’s education in the country," President Paudel said.
He praised the campus for its proud history as a leading multi-disciplinary institution dedicated to women’s empowerment and for becoming a central academic hub for women’s education in Nepal. He expressed his satisfaction with the initiative to upgrade the campus to a women’s university and extended his best wishes for its success.
During the event, President Paudel also honored Vidya Thapa, Pragya Gautam, Bhagwati Sedai, Niran Khanal, and Anjana Pokhrel, who recently completed their doctoral studies.
