Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (HICAST)
Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (HICAST) was established on 25 May 2000 (B.S. 12 Jestha 2057). This institution was established to provide education in the field of agriculture and allied subjects. It conducts academic programs in affiliation with Purbanchal University, the second-largest university of Nepal. HICAST is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. The vision of HICAST is to provide quality education to its students and produce competent graduates and leaders in the fields of agriculture, technology, animal and veterinary sciences, economics and sociology, climate change and environment, business management, etc., at the local, national, regional, and global levels. It is located in Kathmandu at Kalanki. Dr Binayak P Rajbhandari is the Founding Chairperson; Dr. Mohan Kharel, Dr Sarba Raj Khadka, Dr Mana Raj Kolachhapati, Mr Shreeram Pokharel, Dr Bidur Prasad Chaulagain, Ms Meena Pandit, Dr Yogesh Hari Shrestha, Dr Rebati Man Shrestha, Dr Neeraj Narayan Joshi, Ms Sagun Bista, and Dr Dilli Ram Baral are the Founding Members. HICAST has a good team of qualified teaching staff to produce skilled graduates in the fields of agriculture, livestock, and veterinary science, as well as in seed and food technology, dairy, and meat technology. HICAST is conducting research and training activities...
