Pleasant surprise as Karnali students get free textbooks at enrolment
Summary
Students in Karnali province's community schools are receiving free, new textbooks at the time of enrolment for the first time, improving learning conditions and motivation. The federal government and the Janak Education Materials Centre have facilitated timely distribution despite logistical challenges.
Key Points
- Karnali students received free, brand-new textbooks at enrolment, improving academic readiness for the new session.
- Over 80,868 out of approximately 120,000 required textbook sets have been distributed to Karnali schools before enrolment.
- The federal government fully funded textbook provision, removing past delays caused by transport issues.
- Challenges remain in some districts due to seasonal migration and local financial management issues, but overall distribution has significantly improved from previous years.
