The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) and the University of Nepal (UoN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday to establish a strategic partnership aimed at developing skilled manpower by bridging the gap between academia and industry.
NICCI Director General Keshab Man Singh and University of Nepal Registrar Dr Suresh Acharya on behalf of their respective institutions signed the MoU.
Both organizations will collaborate to link academic knowledge with industry needs, build capacity, and work together in areas including training, workshops, conferences, and summits under this agreement.
Prof. Dr Bindu Lohani, Chancellor of the University of Nepal, said that the university is developing a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) model for financial (non-academic) operations and embraces an Industry–Government–Academia (IGA) approach.
He further said that the university is moving toward an interdisciplinary curriculum model, where the first-year curriculum emphasizes breadth of knowledge, followed by subject-specific depth. “Our courses are designed to equip students with the skills that the country urgently needs today,” he added.
The MoU aims to create a dynamic interface between academic knowledge and industry practices, enabling students to gain practical skills, foster innovation, and promote entrepreneurship through collaborative efforts.
