Kathmandu, May 16 -- A government task force has recommended that officials in universities be appointed on merit basis after proper evaluation of different leadership qualities, which, if implemented, will ensure a major departure from the long-standing practice of political appointments.
The task force has also suggested making either President or Vice President as the chancellor instead of the prime minister.
The panel formed to recommend the criteria for the selection of vice-chancellors, rectors and registrars at the universities and health academies has suggested the formation of a search committee led by chairperson of the University Grants Commission, which recommends the names of three persons while the university chancellor sele...