25th February 2023, Kathmandu
Demand to Abolish the Quota System and Make Nepal a Hub for IT Education
Nepal is a country with a rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. But it is also facing numerous challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment. One of the ways to address these challenges is to make Nepal a hub for IT education by abolishing the quota system.
The quota system is a policy that reserves a certain percentage of seats or positions for specific groups of people based on their ethnicity, religion, or gender.
Demand to Abolish the Quota System in IT Education in Nepal
An activist who is campaigning to advance the field of information technology (IT) in Nepal has demanded to abolish the quota system imposed on the study of information technology. And to make Nepal a hub of IT education by attracting foreign students as well.
Dr. Rudraraj Pandey, the founder of US-based Deer Walk Inc. and Kathmandu Sifal-based Deer Walk College and Training Center, met Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel on Tuesday and made such a request.
In the meeting, Dr. Pandey complained that because universities including Tribhuvan University have set quotas for admitting students in IT subjects to private colleges, even colleges with good infrastructure and skilled teachers have to sit down.
He also drew attention to the immediate abolition of the quota system to produce skilled manpower in Nepal as there is a high demand for IT graduates all over the world.
In the memorandum, it is also suggested to arrange an online entrance exam, simplify the visa process, arrange for foreign professors, and arrange a work visa for foreign students who have received higher education from Nepal to open up opportunities for foreign students to study IT in Nepal.
In that meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Paudel said that the development of the information technology sector is a top priority of the Nepal government and that he will work within his jurisdiction to remove the quota imposed on IT education.
Benefits
Abolishing the quota system in Nepal will have several benefits, particularly in the field of IT education. First, it will increase the quality of education by promoting merit-based admission and recruitment. By abolishing the quota system, students and professionals will be selected based on their merit. Which will ensure that the best candidates are selected.
Second, abolishing the quota system will create a more cohesive and integrated society by reducing identity-based divisions.
The quota system has created a sense of entitlement among certain groups. It has led to resentment and hostility towards other groups.
Third, abolishing the quota system will attract more investment and opportunities in the field of IT education. The IT industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. And there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals. Similarly, By promoting merit-based education and recruitment.
Nepal can produce a pool of talented and skilled IT professionals who can compete in the global market. This will attract more investment and create more job opportunities in the country.
Fourth, making Nepal a hub for IT education will also contribute to the country’s economic development. Furthermore, The IT industry has the potential to generate high-paying jobs and contribute to the growth of the economy.
Similarly, By investing in IT education and promoting merit-based recruitment, Nepal can create a pool of skilled professionals. It can contribute to the growth of the industry and the economy.
Steps to be taken to make Nepal a hub for IT education
To make Nepal a hub for IT education, the government needs to take several steps. First, it needs to invest in IT infrastructure and facilities such as computer labs, high-speed internet, and software development centers. Furthermore, these facilities will provide students with the necessary resources to learn and develop their skills.
Second, the government needs to promote IT education at all levels of education, from primary school to higher education. It will also create a pipeline of skilled IT professionals who can contribute to the growth of the industry.
Third, the government needs to promote partnerships between the private sector and educational institutions.
The private sector can provide funding and resources to educational institutions to develop IT education programs and research.
Fourth, the government needs to promote merit-based recruitment in the IT industry. Furthermore, It will also create a culture of meritocracy and professionalism. It will attract more investment and opportunities in the industry.
In conclusion, making Nepal a hub for IT education by abolishing the quota system has several benefits for the country.
It will increase the quality of education, reduce identity-based divisions, attract more investment and opportunities, and contribute to the country’s economic development.
