Prez Paudel calls for curriculum reform to boost science and technology education

SANKHUWASABHA: President Ramchandra Paudel has emphasised the need to reform existing school curricula, teaching methods and learning approaches by adopting an advanced, science- and technology-friendly, research-based education system.

Addressing the Diamond Jubilee special celebration of Madi Secondary School in Madi municipality today, he said education must be aligned with technology, skills, efficiency and entrepreneurship to support lifelong learning objectives.

He stated that education should be linked directly to entrepreneurship through the establishment of agricultural enterprises in villages, increased production, employment generation, promotion of the digital economy and infrastructure development. The Head of State urged the government to prioritise education, health, employment and other sectors essential to meeting citizens’ basic needs.

“Education is the foundation of prosperity. Therefore, quality education is necessary to realise the aspirations for rapid development brought about by political transformations and the demands of our time,” he said.

President Paudel stressed the need for a teaching–learning environment that supports agricultural modernisation and commercialisation and warned against further delay in enhancing entrepreneurship to engage the country’s youth in national development.

He also called for fostering a culture that respects labour and encourages young people to seek employment opportunities abroad.

He noted that the federal democratic republic was achieved through great sacrifice, dedication and struggle, and that the country is now progressing under this system to determine its own destiny.

President Paudel added that attempts to create confusion about the importance of this major political transformation by pointing to delays in addressing public aspirations or shortcomings in implementation would gradually be overcome.

“We must not forget that eliminating mismanagement that hinders prosperity, ensuring good governance and delivering efficient and prompt public services are the first and essential conditions for sustaining our achievements,” he said.

Praising Sankhuwasabha for its rich natural beauty and tourism potential, he said the district leads in hydroelectric power generation and that the Kimathanka border point with China could be developed to facilitate transnational trade and commerce.

“This land is also rich in valuable herbs, medicinal plants and agricultural production. I have consistently stated that the development of agriculture, education, water resources, tourism and industry are the foundations of national progress, which is clearly supported by the district’s geography and natural features,” he added.

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