ECAN Election 2082: Laxman Paudel Group Unveils Full Panel For “Capable Leadership, Strong ECAN”
10th January 2026, Kathmandu
The race for the leadership of the Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) has intensified as the Laxman Paudel group officially announced its full panel of candidates for the upcoming 2082 (2026) elections.
ECAN Election Laxman Paudel Group
In a grand event held on Saturday, Poush 26, the group unveiled its team under the slogan “Capable Leadership, Strong ECAN” (Saksham Netritwa, Sashakta ECAN).
The panel consists of seasoned professionals aiming to reform the Nepalese educational consultancy sector through transparency, advocacy, and professional dignity.
The Full Panel: A Blend of Experience and Vision
The Paudel group has presented a diverse lineup of candidates for the executive committee, promising a balanced approach to institutional growth:
President: Laxman Paudel
Vice-Presidents: Gita Siwakoti, Basudev Dahal, and Pushpa Raj Bhattarai
General Secretary: Nabaraj KC
Secretaries: L.B. Tamang (Gole) and Bhupal KC
Treasurer: Sadhana Pudasaini
Joint Treasurer: Bhim Bahadur Thapa
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Executive Members: Dinesh Paudel, Bheshraj Rai (Bhishma), Prabhat Paudel, and Shiva Prasad Aryal
Core Commitments: Transparency and Business Growth
During the panel announcement, presidential candidate Laxman Paudel reiterated his vision to transform ECAN from a mere organization into a supportive “family” for its members. The group’s manifesto focuses on:
Systematic Regulation: Streamlining the process for business permits, renewals, and government coordination for all Nepalese consultancies.
Professional Integrity: Elevating the status of educational consultants to be recognized as respected professionals within the national economy.
Transparency: Implementing more transparent financial and administrative practices within ECAN to build trust among its 700+ members.
Member Welfare: Creating a robust support system for members to handle grievances, legal hurdles, and policy shifts in the international education sector.
The Road to Election 2082
With the formal announcement of the Paudel panel, the ECAN election has become the focal point of the educational community in Nepal.
The group highlighted that their collective experience spanning decades in the industry makes them the most “capable” team to lead the association during a time of global shifts in study-abroad policies.
“Our panel isn’t just about winning an election; it’s about making ECAN a stronger, more resilient institution that stands by every member,” a representative of the group stated.
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