Shiva Prasad Aryal Announces Candidacy For ECAN Central Member: A Vision to Modernize Indian Education For Nepalese Students
11th January 2026, Kathmandu
The upcoming Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) elections have gained significant momentum with Shiva Prasad Aryal officially announcing his candidacy for the post of Central Member.
Shiva Prasad Aryal Candidacy
Contesting from the panel led by Laxman Poudel ‘Andrew’, Aryal aims to bring his 20 years of expertise to the central committee. His primary mission? To bridge the gap between Nepalese consultancies and the vast potential of the Indian educational landscape.
Who is Shiva Prasad Aryal?
Shiva Prasad Aryal is a name synonymous with studying in India within the Nepalese educational sector. As the Founder and Managing Director of Indo World Educational Consultancy, he has spent over two decades advocating for India as a primary academic destination.
Key Highlights of His Career:
20 Years of Experience: A pioneer in promoting Indian universities to Nepalese students.
Institutional Expertise: Aryal has personally visited and evaluated over 600 educational institutions across India.
A Trusted Guide: His consultancy, Indo World, was recently recognized as the Best Consultancy in Nepal for Study in India at the Fair International Education Awards.
Why India? The Core of Aryal’s Campaign
Despite India being a neighboring country with shared cultural values and affordable tuition, Aryal points out that many ECAN members have overlooked it in favor of destinations like the UK or Australia.
“Indian educational institutions have the potential to be a top-tier choice for Nepalese students, yet they face unique challenges and perceptions,” Aryal stated. “My candidacy is focused on making India a safe, reliable, and mainstream destination.”
Challenges to Overcome:
Professional Conduct: Addressing past unprofessional behavior by some Indian colleges that hindered the destination’s reputation.
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Lack of Specialized Consultants: Increasing the number of ECAN-affiliated consultants who specialize in the Indian market.
Transparency: Working to make Indian university admissions as transparent and professional as Western counterparts.
A Commitment to the “ECANian” Community
Aryal’s manifesto focuses on transforming the working relationship between Nepalese consultancies and Indian institutions into a mature and professional partnership. He believes that with institutional support from ECAN, India can be developed as a:
Safe & Reliable Option for middle-income families.
Quality Alternative for students seeking world-class technical and medical education nearby.
Transparent Destination with clear scholarship and placement pathways.
Support the Vision for a Stronger ECAN
The ECAN central election is set for Poush 28. Shiva Prasad Aryal has called upon all members (ECANians) to provide their “invaluable vote” to the Laxman Poudel ‘Andrew’ panel to ensure a more diverse and globally connected association.
Stay tuned for more updates on the ECAN Elections 2026.
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