MP Pariyar Clarifies Government Aims to Regulate Educational Consultancy Sector, Not Control It

Prakashchandra Pariyar, spokesperson of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (Rastriya Swatantra Party – RASWAPA), stated that the government’s intention is to regulate the educational consultancy sector to establish standards, not to control it. He emphasized that it is incorrect to perceive educational consultants as agents involved in human trafficking and clarified that the new regulations would make these professionals more accountable. Pariyar highlighted that although significant funds flow abroad through students studying overseas, knowledge, skills, and remittances also enter the country, and he pledged the government’s commitment to addressing the issues faced by consultants. Report from 18th Shrawan, Kathmandu.

Speaking at a discussion held on Monday in Kathmandu on the implementation, challenges, and potential collaborations regarding the ‘Educational Consultancy, Language Teaching, and Preparation Classes (Operation and Management) Regulations, 2073,’ Pariyar made clear that the government’s intent was regulation, not control. He criticized the portrayal of consultants as human trafficking agents and said the new framework would enhance their responsibilities and recognize their contributions to the state.

On the issue of substantial funds leaving the country via students studying abroad, Pariyar urged attention to the positive aspects of this phenomenon. He stated, ‘The government is not attempting to control or treat the consultants as adversaries. The goal is to regulate and dignify this sector and bring it under state responsibility. The figure of 1.4 trillion rupees flowing out is just one side of the coin; on the other hand, billions in remittances, knowledge, skills, and higher education degrees also return to the country.’ While acknowledging concerns that increased taxes might raise the cost of studying abroad for students, he argued that this would further increase consultants’ accountability. Pariyar also assured that the government is committed to addressing the challenges and complaints faced by consultants. He stressed the importance of correcting misinterpretations of laws as discussions on constitutional amendments proceed.