KATHMANDU, February 17 – Higher Institutions and Secondary Schools’ Association Nepal (HISSAN) has issued a sharp call to action for the state and political leadership, demanding that the reform of the national education system be placed at the center of upcoming election manifestos.

At a press meet held on Tuesday, HISSAN leaders expressed deep concern over the state’s "hostile" perspective toward private educational institutions despite their massive contributions to the national economy and human capital.

A Call for Policy Stability and Investment Security

HISSAN President Yuvraj Sharma and General Secretary Ram Hari Silwal highlighted that while the private sector manages one-third of school, higher, and technical education in Nepal, the lack of an updated School Education Act and Higher Education Act has left the sector in a state of precarious instability.

"The state has invested over Rs. 200 billion in education without achieving proportional results. By collaborating with private institutions, we can make this investment truly result-oriented," stated President Sharma.

Key Demands for National Reform

HISSAN outlined a multi-point agenda aimed at transforming Nepal into a global educational hub:

• Security of Investment: Demanding an end to the culture of vandalism and arson that recently caused billions in damages to educational institutions.
• Policy Integration: Urging political parties to move beyond slogans and include actionable education roadmaps in their formal commitment papers.
• Stopping "Student Flight": Addressing the alarming trend of students going abroad by improving curriculum, ensuring timely exams, and ending the extreme politicization of universities.
• Collaborative Governance: Strengthening ties between the government, universities, and umbrella organizations like PABSON and N-PABSON to create a "Zone of Peace" in education.

The Road Ahead: HISSAN’s 11-Point Action Plan

To ensure the sustainability of private education, HISSAN’s upcoming programs will focus on technological integration, research-based learning, and policy lobbying. The organization plans to expand its organizational reach while conducting international-standard seminars and training to enhance the capacity of teachers and staff across Nepal.

As the country moves toward elections, HISSAN remains steadfast: "Quality, employment-oriented, and life-useful education is possible within Nepal, provided there is political will and a supportive legal environment".