New criteria aim to end NARC’s dysfunction, Kathmandu-based staff to send to remote areas

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment is introducing strict new criteria to end years of dysfunction at the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) and stop transfers and promotions based on political access.

To establish good governance at NARC and expand research work across the country according to geographic need, Agriculture Minister Gita Chaudhary has approved and is implementing the “Employee Transfer and Posting Management Criteria, 2083.”