The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Khumaltar, Lalitpur and Kathmandu University (KU), Dhulikhel, Kavre took place on January 14, 2022. The objective of the MoU is to collaborate in the research and training activities in the fields of Science and Technology and tighten the relationship between both parties.

The agreement was signed by Dr. Sunil Babu Shrestha - Vice-Chancellor of NAST and Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa - Vice-Chancellor of KU under the witness of Dr. Mahesh Kumar Adhikari - Secretary of NAST and Prof. Dr. Subodh Sharma - Registrar of KU.

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) was established in 1982 to promote science and technology in the country. The Academy is entrusted with four major objectives: advancement of science and technology; preservation and further modernization of indigenous technologies; promotion of research in science and technology; and identification and facilitation of appropriate technology transfer.