Kathmandu, June 1 -- Top officials and teachers from the Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology have urged lawmakers to formulate policies to promote research and academic activities in the university.

University Chairperson Rajendra Dhwaj Joshi while presenting on the topic "Necessary policy support to make Madan Bhandari University a world-class institution," highlighted the need for support from political sectors and various levels of society.

Stating that knowledge is the foundation of prosperity-he emphasised research is the key to national development and that requires policy and financial support from policymakers such as federal lawmakers.

Chairperson Joshi proposed that research grants should last 4-5 years, and 0...