KATHMANDU, DEC 08 - Keeping in line with the rising demand of inclusion, Tribhuvan University (TU) on Tuesday decided to amend the university’s Service Act to make it more inclusive by allowing for 50 percent reservation to people from disadvantaged groups.

This move allows women, Madhesis, and those from backward districts and from indigenous communities to be employed with the university in all its administrative divisions. The move also allows people living with disabilities to be employed at the university.

The assembly was put off on Monday after the members failed to reach a consensus on the issue which was proposed by TU’s Registrar Bhim Raj Adhikari.

According to Adhikari, the assembly had formed a three-member committee under the coordination of Rameshwor Upadhyaya, general secretary of Nepal Professor’s Association, to discuss the issues of inclusiveness and come up with a conclusion. The assembly finally passed the resolution on Tuesday.

According to the new proposal, of the 50 percent reservation that will be provided to the various groups, 33 percent will be reserved for women. Similarly, indigenous communities can compete for 27 percent of the remaining reservations, and Madhesi groups can compete for 22 percent. Of the remaining quotas, nine percent has been set aside for the Dalits, five percent for people with disabilities, and four percent for residents of backward districts. Nine districts have been named as backward districts, which are Achham, Kalikot, Jajarkot, Jumla, Dolpa, Bajhang, Bajura, Mugu, and Humla.

Upadhyaya said the move will make the university a more inclusive one, with an increased participation from all sections of society.



    Of the 50 percent reservation in TU services, 33 percent has been reserved for women.

    27 percent has been set aside for indigenous communities

    22 percent for Madhesis

    9 percent for Dalits

    5 percent for people with disabilities

    4 percent for people from backward districts

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