Participants of the seven-day professional training program "Innovating Public Policy: Use of Evidence (InnoPolE)," organized by Nepal Administrative Staff College, visited Khwopa College of Engineering and Khwopa Engineering College on 18 Chaitra 2081. The visiting team included researchers from the Policy Research Institute like Dr. Manita Kusi, and government officials such as Bhuvaneshwar Lamichhane (Ministry of Water Supply), Kiran Jung Karki (Nepal Police), Deependra Jha (Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation), Salikram Dahal (Ministry of Health), and Trivikram Pandey (Employees Provident Fund).

They interacted with Sujan Maka, Principal of Khwopa Engineering College, and Sunil Duwal, Principal of Khwopa College of Engineering. The discussion focused on Bhaktapur Municipality’s integration of innovative policy practices into local governance and the college's role in supporting this through research and technology.

The principals shared how the colleges contribute to practical solutions through research in heritage conservation, new technologies, and innovation. Bhaktapur Municipality directly implements these findings, for example, in preserving cultural landmarks and using drone technology for urban planning and environmental monitoring.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the colleges developed practical tools like automated sanitizer dispensers and robots to aid healthcare workers. Students have also been developing impactful projects, such as IoT-based systems for agriculture and traffic control and AI-driven solutions for disaster management and urban planning.

The visiting team commended the colleges’ dedication to applied research and innovation, highlighting its significance for Nepal’s sustainable development.