KATHMANDU, Oct 27: The government has invited nominations of qualified candidates for appointment as six members of the National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation.
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation issued a notice requesting individuals and institutions to recommend candidates who have contributed to science, technology, research and innovation.
According to the ministry, the National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation is provided for under the Science, Technology and Innovation Ordinance, 2083, issued pursuant to Article 114 of the Constitution of Nepal.
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Under Section 3 of the ordinance, the council, chaired by the prime minister, will provide policy guidance on policy and legal reforms, institutional development, priority setting, coordination, facilitation and resource mobilization to promote science, technology, research and innovation.
Under Section 3(1)(f) of the ordinance, the chairperson will nominate six members on the recommendation of the vice chairperson. At least two of the nominated members must be women.
The members will be selected from among technologists, engineers, researchers, experts and academics working in science, technology, research and innovation, as well as individuals with specialized experience in technology, innovation and industry.
The ministry has asked for recommendations, accompanied by the candidates' curricula vitae (CVs), within seven days of the publication of the notice.
Recommendations should be sent to the ministry's email address, info@mosti.gov.np, along with the candidates' CVs. The ministry has urged prominent individuals and institutions working in science, technology, research and innovation to recommend qualified candidates.
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