Amrit Campus Student Union Publishes Annual Report Highlighting Reforms and Achievements

Kathmandu. The Free Students Union (FSU) of Amrit Campus (ASCOL) has published its annual report for the fiscal year 2081/082. FSU President Rudra Hari Pokharel informed that the FSU presented a new practice of institutional accountability by publicly disclosing detailed information regarding administrative reforms, physical infrastructure development, and financial transparency during its tenure.

The annual progress report, presented by FSU Secretary Gopal Bahadur Shahi, encompasses efforts for the overall academic and physical improvement of the campus. According to the report, during this period, the FSU initiated the tender process for a new computer lab by securing a budget of NPR 5 million from the National Planning Commission, and also ensured an additional budget of NPR 5 million for the Botany Lab from the University Grants Commission.

Furthermore, key achievements highlighted include securing a 40 percent treatment discount for students at Overseas Friendship Hospital, installing water filters on campus, constructing badminton and table tennis courts, and increasing the seat quota by 10 in MIT.

Under academic and extracurricular activities, the FSU organized free entrance exam preparation classes for BIT and CSIT, a leadership development workshop, FSU Cup 2082, a share market bootcamp, and various health camps.

The FSU also considers resuming the MSc Zoology program, which had been halted for two years, and playing a leading role in the financial audit of the past 5 years as its successes.

Financially, Treasurer Vivek Koirala disclosed a total income of NPR 536,000 and an expenditure of NPR 352,030. According to the report, the FSU currently has a balance of NPR 183,970 in its fund.

During its tenure, the FSU operationalized an official bank account, systematizing all financial transactions. In terms of expenditure, the largest amount was utilized for student treatment initiatives and welcome programs.

The report also mentions that beyond its organizational responsibilities, the FSU demonstrated activism on national and social issues. Secretary Shahi informed that the FSU took the lead in raising voices against the Lipulekh and Kalapani border disputes, pressuring for the implementation of student discounts in public transportation, protesting during the gas shortage, and various movements for good governance.

Releasing the report, FSU President Pokharel stated that despite limited resources, no effort was spared to uphold the rights and interests of the students and enhance the prestige of the campus.

He added that this report was made public to maintain transparency and accountability among the students, and the FSU committed to remaining continuously active in improving the campus's academic environment and resolving student problems in the coming days.