Tribhuvan University Faces Over NPR 2 Billion Loss Due to Misuse of Study Leave by Professors

Kathmandu. Tribhuvan University (TU) has incurred a loss of over NPR 2 billion due to professors who went on study leave and failed to return. According to TU regulations, teachers and staff are entitled to up to five years of study leave.

The university grants paid study leave with the objective of producing qualified, skilled, and research-oriented academic manpower. However, it has been found that professors have severely misused this leave. Following reports on this issue, TU formed a three-member committee led by Dr. Jiban Kafle to investigate teachers and staff who did not return after their study leave. The committee includes members Krishna Hari Acharya and Deepak Tiwari.