FECON Extends Congratulations to Newly Elected Committees of ECAN and AECAN

EDUCAST, Free Educational Consultancies’ Organization Nepal (FECON) has formally extended its congratulations to the newly elected executive committees of the Education Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN) and the Active Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (AECAN).

The congratulatory program was held on Sunday at Kimchi Restaurant, Anamnagar, in the presence of representatives from all three organizations. The event aimed to strengthen unity and cooperation among consultancy associations working for the growth and regulation of Nepal’s international education sector.

The program was chaired by FECON President Umesh Kushwar and attended by former FECON President Raju Niraula, executive members, and general members. The newly elected teams were represented by ECAN President Laxman Poudel “Andrew” along with his executive committee, and AECAN President Kishor Tiwari with his team.

FECON General Secretary Dipendra Pokhrel highlighted the objective of the event, stressing the importance of cooperation among associations with common goals to achieve collective progress in the education consultancy sector.

Welcoming the guests, FECON Senior Vice President Chhabindra Ojha said that the division among consultancy associations has allowed the state to impose policies unilaterally. He emphasized that unity would make it easier to establish shared agendas and urged all associations to work together for mutual benefit.

AECAN President Kishor Tiwari thanked FECON for the well-organized program and expressed readiness for collaboration on common issues. He proposed the formation of a joint “Coordination Committee” between FECON and ECAN. He also pointed out that the absence of a clear law has left the sector dependent on changing guidelines, making it vulnerable to political interference. He called for a separate legal framework for the education consultancy sector.

ECAN President Laxman Poudel “Andrew” stated that having multiple associations should not be seen as a weakness but as an opportunity to strengthen the industry. “If we work together, we can professionalize the sector and ensure accountability,” he said. He added that collective efforts are needed to influence policy-making, take action against malpractice, and highlight the essential role of education consultancies in international education.

Former FECON President Raju Niraula expressed concern that unethical practices have damaged the reputation of the consultancy business. He stressed that cooperation among associations is necessary to restore public trust, close unregistered consultancies, and promote the ‘Study in Nepal’ initiative.

In his closing remarks, FECON President Umesh Kushwar emphasized the need for strong coordination among friendly associations. He said all newly elected committees must play a key role in organizing the sector. He further stated that the education consultancy industry should be officially recognized as an industry, and that the taxes paid by students should be used for their benefit. He also suggested that, like in foreign countries, only trained and certified professionals should be allowed to operate consultancies.

The program concluded with the presentation of certificates of appreciation and congratulations to the newly elected executive committees of ECAN and AECAN.

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