Government Prepares to Implement 'Book Free Friday' and 'Skill in Education' from Next Academic Session
Summary
The government plans to roll out ‘Book Free Friday’ and ‘Skill in Education’ nationwide from the next academic session to make school education more practical and skill-oriented. Officials are collecting suggestions from students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders as the National Curriculum Framework, 2076 is revised.
Key Points
- The government is preparing to introduce ‘Book Free Friday’ and ‘Skill in Education’ nationwide from the upcoming academic session.
- Education and Sports Minister Sasmita Pokharel said the National Curriculum Framework, 2076 is being revised to reflect changing times, technology, and employment needs.
- Suggestions from students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders are being collected across all seven provinces and 77 districts.
- Stakeholders have called for stronger inclusion of AI, information technology, moral education, life skills, technical education, and employment-oriented learning.
