New curriculum to be introduced from new academic session: Education Minister

Summary

The government is preparing to introduce a revised school curriculum from the coming academic session, with plans to include artificial intelligence and more practical, technical education. Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel said a taskforce is collecting stakeholder suggestions, while the school education bill is also being readied.

Key Points
  • The government plans to introduce a new curriculum from the coming academic session after broad revisions based on stakeholder suggestions.
  • Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel said artificial intelligence and practical, technical education should be incorporated into the curriculum.
  • The government is also preparing to bring the school education bill soon to address problems in school education.
  • Madhes Province Education Minister Manoj Kumar Singh said the province is ready to coordinate with the federal government to improve Nepal’s education system.
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