More than 70% of Nepal’s population is engaged in agriculture making it an engine of growth in the national economy. Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (HICAST) is the premier private agricultural college of Nepal, situated in the capital city. It was established in 2000 to respond to the need for specialized human resources in agricultural and veterinary sciences. The college actively contributes to the attainment of sustainable livelihoods and development of the nation by producing theoretical and practical education and engaging in research that creates a positive impact on the industry and the people of Nepal. HICAST's faculty members are highly qualified with national and international experience. The college uses interactive and practical learning approaches to give students a balanced education that will benefit them throughout their careers. Since its launch, the college has produced more than 500 graduates, and many have pursued further education at the masters and Ph.D. levels. Graduates can be found in government sectors as well as in various I/NGOs in Nepal and abroad. The vision of HICAST is to contribute to strengthening the national agricultural sector and development systems with novelties. It can be done by producing the well trained human resources needed to create self-employment, manage agricultural production systems, lead national/international government and non-governmental development institutions and do research and training in the field of agriculture and allied sciences and technology. The Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (HICAST) was established with a mission of contributing to the attainment of prosperous yet sustainable livelihood and sustainable development of the nation by producing academically sound and practically competent scholars, professional agriculturist, veterinarians and technologists able to promote academics, participatory research and attain development