Today's Nepal is what was supposed to be the "new nepal" as was envisioned by the people who took bullet(s) in their chest a few years ago. Those who survived might have a better answer to whether they took the bullet(s) for this. This is econo-political issue, which I am not much educated about, as a physicist. It turns out that there are a lot of matters which I am not well educated about. Life is a journey where we learn. Either by doing or imitating what others did in similar instances: by following examples.
I wanted to talk about an issue that has been pointed out in a recent presentation by a Journalist (Prem Baniya). Everyone knows how corrupt the elements of the society has been through during these volatile period. Definitely, it needs a huge clean-out operation. One can wonder whether it is possible or simply blame it to the "bad politics" over the cup of the tea. However, this time, the fingers has been pointed to the professionals; Those who were used to be set as respected examples.
The claim is that the associated professors take the paid leave on benefits, go aboard. And, do not return.
It turns out that those who took the benefits enjoy about $20-25 thousands over the five year period. Coming overseas on the paid leave is some kind of commitment that they had when they left the country.
It is the time to set an example. As always, it is a call for Physicists. They have been good at setting examples or inspiring generations.
The time calls once again.
Can the group of Nepali Physicists, who enjoyed the benefits and who have now decided not to go back, pay back what they have been blamed for?
If no one dares to come clean, the examples will never be set the same way.
Ref:
I wanted to talk about an issue that has been pointed out in a recent presentation by a Journalist (Prem Baniya). Everyone knows how corrupt the elements of the society has been through during these volatile period. Definitely, it needs a huge clean-out operation. One can wonder whether it is possible or simply blame it to the "bad politics" over the cup of the tea. However, this time, the fingers has been pointed to the professionals; Those who were used to be set as respected examples.
The claim is that the associated professors take the paid leave on benefits, go aboard. And, do not return.
It turns out that those who took the benefits enjoy about $20-25 thousands over the five year period. Coming overseas on the paid leave is some kind of commitment that they had when they left the country.
It is the time to set an example. As always, it is a call for Physicists. They have been good at setting examples or inspiring generations.
The time calls once again.
Can the group of Nepali Physicists, who enjoyed the benefits and who have now decided not to go back, pay back what they have been blamed for?
If no one dares to come clean, the examples will never be set the same way.
Ref:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcPVUGSwLMY
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/nps_nepal/Pz9TOOp2o9E
- http://www.mysansar.com/archives/2011/06/id/19699 (Comment are much more interesting)
