Transformation in educational policy, curriculum, structure necessary: PM Dahal

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has pointed out the need for transformation in educational policy, curriculum and structure for the reform of country's education sector.

Addressing the Kantipur Education Summit ceremony here today, Prime Minister Dahal mentioned that the government has been carrying out activities for reforms in the educational sector.

He shared, "While Nepal's higher education is facing problems of globalisation, such programmes will have quality contributions for policy-making with our own specialities and uniqueness in light of experiences across the world."

There are impacts of globalisation in most of the areas of national life including education, said PM Dahal, adding, "There are direct impacts of globalisation across the world. In developing countries like Nepal, its multi-faceted impact exists as a challenge. It has brought changes in the economy, education, psychology and social structures of small and independent countries."

"We can overcome this challenge only after making changes in our educational policy, curriculum, and structures," he opined.

Stating that a negative mindset has been developed in the new generation in recent periods that there is no quality in the country's education and it could not compete in the global market, the prime minister stressed the need to discourage such a mindset.

The trend of brain drain of those academic personalities and those having employment opportunities in the country due to the temptation of acquiring wealth in a short period is a matter of concern, he shared.