A Parent–Professor Meeting Program was concluded on Saturday, 31^st Shrawan, 2082, at Khwopa College of Engineering, an institution run by Bhaktapur Municipality.

The program was attended by parents of students enrolled in the Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering programs of the college. The event was graced by Mr. Sunil Prajapati, Chairman of the College Management Committee and Mayor of Bhaktapur Municipality, as the chief guest.

In his remarks, Mayor Prajapati highlighted Bhaktapur Municipality’s achievements in safeguarding cultural heritage. He shared that since the 2015 earthquake, the reconstruction of 169 heritage sites in Bhaktapur has been completed entirely through the revenue and hard work of the local people, without relying on any foreign donor agencies. He described this initiative as a cultural revolution in itself.

He further explained that, guided by the "One House, One Graduate" policy announced in 2001 by Narayanman Bijukchhe, Chairman of the Nepal Workers and Peasants’ Party, Bhaktapur Municipality has prioritized education as a foundation for social transformation. As part of this vision, Khwopa Higher Secondary School was established in 2056 BS, and today the municipality is successfully operating seven educational institutions, including Khwopa College of Engineering.

He emphasized that the human resources produced by these institutions are serving the country and the people honestly and with dedication.

Mayor Prajapati also discussed the municipality’s initiatives in health care. He recalled the establishment of an oxygen plant during the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic, made possible with the financial and moral support of Bhaktapur’s residents. He proudly shared that, through Khwopa Hospital, the municipality is now providing free oxygen and blood services to city residents, reflecting the strong community-driven model of development in Bhaktapur.

Highlighting the municipality’s investment in higher education, Mr. Prajapati informed that scholarships have been provided to 250 students for doctoral studies in subjects of national importance, including history, geography, and political science.

He also expressed concern about the growing trend of brain drain, noting that many doctors, engineers, and nurses educated in Nepal are migrating abroad, while most community colleges across the country are struggling or even closing due to a lack of students. “What will the future of the country be like if all the good teachers and skilled manpower migrate abroad?” he questioned.

Recalling that the government had once suspended nursing education at Khwopa Polytechnic Institute for a year, stating that it did not fulfill the laws that require a 100-bed hospital of its own, he pointed out that under current rules, a medical college must operate its own hospital with at least 300 beds. In this regard, he expressed his commitment that Bhaktapur Municipality is currently running a 100-bed hospital and is actively working to upgrade it to meet higher standards.

Also speaking at the program, Deputy Mayor Rajani Joshi, Vice Chairman of the College Management Committee, stressed that the educational institutions run by Bhaktapur Municipality are not merely producing certificates but are also imparting social and moral values to students. She remarked that in the modern era, book knowledge alone is not enough and that students must also gain awareness of various social, cultural, and moral dimensions. She further highlighted the municipality’s dedication to heritage preservation, stating that it is moving forward with the guiding slogan: “Creation of predecessors - our art and culture.”

Likewise, Rabindra Jyakhwa, a member of the College Management Committee and Ward Chairman of Ward No. 9, said that Bhaktapur Municipality has been running educational institutions to make Bhaktapur an academic destination. He remarked that the work of preparing skilled human resources dedicated to the nation and society is steadily progressing, and highlighted the important role played by both engineering colleges in the city’s development and heritage conservation. He added that the college provides education at affordable fees while also offering scholarships and educational loans to ensure wider access.

During the program, the head of the college’s examination section, Prof. Dr. Chandra Kiran Kawan, gave a presentation analyzing the results of the semester examinations conducted by the Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University. Likewise, Mr. Sanjaya Manandhar, Head of the Administration Section, underlined the importance of the Parent–Professor Meeting in strengthening communication between faculty and parents.

Following the formal session, separate interaction programs were organized between professors, staff, and parents from the Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering programs. Parents actively participated in these discussions, sharing their views and providing constructive suggestions for the future development of the college.

The Parent–Professor Meeting not only strengthened the relationship between the college and families but also reaffirmed the collective commitment to shaping the academic and moral growth of students in alignment with the municipality’s vision for education and society.