Kathmandu, August 21

China is willing to send its students to Nepal to study yoga, naturopathy, ayurveda and herbal studies.

Liu Xiao Thing, a professor of Beijing Normal University and Chairman of China Dialectical Association, in a meeting today with Minister of Education, Science and Technology Giriraj Mani Pokharel,  expressed China’s interest in sending its students to study yoga and naturopathy in Nepal, said Sunil Khadka press co-ordinator at the ministry. It aims to send 1,000 students annually to Nepal for studies.

Nepal is a suitable country to study yoga and naturopathy and we are also interested in contributing for promotion of yoga and naturopathy, Thing was quoted as saying in a press release issued by the ministry.

Minister Pokharel said initiative will be taken to implement the course as soon as possible.

“We will try to impart quality education on yoga and naturopathy,” Minister Pokharel said.