Scientific Investigations in Nepal: Problem and Preclusion

Scientific Investigations in Nepal: Problem and Preclusion* 

Dr. Tirth Raj Ghimire

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology

ABSTRACT

When I returned to my country after PhD graduation from the Scotland, I felt that I was in a dark place due to extreme political disturbances. I think Nepal has various problems related to scientific investigations. They are: weaknesses in government plan, political appointment in high profile scientific jobs, lack of opportunities for the scientists, personal causes/problems of investigators, generation gap between old scientists/professors and young scientists, lack of qualitative scientific research, problems faced by scientists in various private and government offices, and lack of theoretical and practical knowledge to old professors and scientists. The value of science, education, and scientists have been ignored in Nepal by the high profile political leaders who sometimes advocate that education is not necessary for the politicians. The politicians with zero knowledge of science and technology in this country has ruled the people and degraded the quality of investigations. In summary, there should not be political appointment, generation gap, and selection of ministers, vice chancellors, secretary, professors, rectors, principals, dean, and other professions, but they must be selected on the basis of scientific works, thoughts, principles, and plans.

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* This article (except Abstract) is adapted from already published article at the author's affiliated institute. While citing please follow this pattern: Ghimire TR. Scientific Investigations in Nepal: Problems and Preclusion. In: Souvenir 2072 NAST. Published by NAST Free Staffs Union, Khumaltar, Lalitpur. Chief Editor: Dr. Bhojraj Panta. Year:4; Number:3; December 6th 2015. Page: 52-57. 

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