Tribhuvan University Faces Rs 2 Billion Loss Due to Non-Returning Professors on Study Leave; Salary Recovery Begins

Tribhuvan University suffers over Rs 2 billion in losses as professors on study leave do not return, violating the institution's policies that grant study leave with pay for up to five years to encourage academic and research excellence. The misuse of this leave policy has prompted the university administration to start recovering salaries given to absentee professors. This financial drain impacts the university’s budget and could affect funding allocation for educational development and research. Investors linked to education sectors may see indirect effects due to budgetary pressures faced by public institutions like Tribhuvan University. Understanding such delays in academic human capital turnover is vital, as it reflects broader governance and financial discipline issues in public institutions impacting economic confidence.

• Tribhuvan University incurs Rs 2 billion loss as absentee professors misuse paid study leave; salary recovery initiated to safeguard funds.