Misleading propaganda will not derail educational reforms: Minister Pokharel

Summary

Minister Sasmit Pokharel says misleading publicity will not derail the government’s education reform campaign in Madhesh Province. The consultations are being used to gather feedback for amendments to the National Curriculum Framework, 2076 BS, along with initiatives like Book-Free Friday and Skills in Education.

Key Points
  • Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel said misleading propaganda was being used to distort the education reform consultations in Madhesh Province.
  • He said the government’s campaign to amend the National Curriculum Framework, 2076 BS, will continue despite a disturbance during interactions in Siraha and Saptari.
  • The Ministry is collecting suggestions from students, teachers, parents and stakeholders across 28 districts in the first phase, with the second phase set to cover all 77 districts.
  • The revised framework is expected to be enforced from the upcoming academic year.
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