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Agriculture has been handed down traditionally as the major source of livelihood for the population in Nepal. With more than 65% of the total population involved in agriculture, it is still one of the important sectors of the economy. Agriculture covers 27.64% of gross domestic product (GDP). The agricultural practice is integrated with livestock which is mostly subsistent. With green vegetables and fish, our agriculture sector is heading towards self-sufficiency while some niche products like cardamom, ginger, tea, coffee, honey, etc. have been established as prominent products for commercial and export purposes.  The Constitution of Nepal guarantees food and nutritional security to all citizens which requires high priority in the agriculture sector. Likewise, agriculture supports employment generation, import substitution, and export promotion which is fundamental to poverty reduction in the country. With the advent of globalization, Nepal’s agriculture sector is adapting to technology-based, mechanized, commercial, and innovative approaches. The quick development of information, communication, and technology has been able to sensitize farmers to new agricultural practices. To meet the envisioned goals and eliminate challenges in this sector, skilled human resource production is important.  We aim to prepare mid-level technical human resources equipped with knowledge and skills in agriculture (plant) and allied subjects.