Gatthaghar, Bhaktapur
Being predominantly an agricultural country, the contribution of the agriculture sector in the Nepalese economy needs no over emphasis. Despite the emphasis placed on agricultural development, the performance of this sector is far from satisfactory. Nepalese agriculture still today is characterized by traditional and subsistence farming. Coupled with this, there is an acute shortage of trained human resources in agriculture. Over the years, there has been a steady increase in the demand of the qualified agriculturists, veterinarians, dairy technologist, and meat technologist. His Majesty's Government of Nepal has often given first priority to agriculture in its development planning for poverty reduction. Keeping this in view, Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (HICAST) has been established with a mission of producing competent human resources able to catalyze the overall process of sustainable development, and in particular the process of agricultural development as well as the promotion of agro-based industries and marketing. HICAST is a service-oriented non-profit making academic institution.
Contact Address
Himalayan College of Agriculture Science & Technology,
Gatthaghar, Bhaktapur POB- 132063