KATHMANDU, July 24: Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has said the government is committed to working closely with the private sector to improve the education system and create a business-friendly environment.
Speaking at a meeting with representatives of the educational consultancy sector at the Ministry of Education and Sports on Thursday, Pokharel said the private sector is a key partner and that the government will prioritize coordination and collaboration. He also stressed that consultancies have a responsibility to provide students with accurate guidance while keeping their best interests at the center.
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The minister said the government has introduced new regulations to make the educational consultancy sector more organized, transparent, accountable and service-oriented. He added that the government is open to amending the regulations through due legal process if necessary. Pokharel urged consultancy operators to prioritize quality services and proper counselling over profit.
House of Representatives member Ganesh Parajuli said both the government and Parliament are positive about addressing the private sector's legitimate concerns. He noted that shortcomings in the regulations could be corrected through the proper process and stressed the need to curb student fraud while making the consultancy business more organized and credible.
Representatives of educational consultancies welcomed the new Educational Consultancy, Language, Teaching and Preparatory Class (Operation and Management) Regulations, 2026 in principle, but called for more practical provisions on security deposits, approval fees and renewal charges required for registration. They also emphasized the need for stronger cooperation between the government and the private sector to develop Nepal as a global education hub.
According to the ministry, the discussion focused on current issues in the educational consultancy sector, improving service quality, policy reforms, regulatory arrangements, and challenges faced by private operators.
Representatives from several organizations, including the Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN), Free Educational Consultancies Association of Nepal (FECAN), Active Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (AECAN), Educational Consultancy Entrepreneurs' Institution (AERI), Japanese Language School Association (JALSAN), Nepalese Association of Australian Education Representatives (NAER), and the National Education Consultancy Association (NECA), attended the meeting.
