Education Minister Instructs Rajarshi Janak University to Identify and Solve Education Sector Problems in Madhesh Province

Summary

Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel has asked Rajarshi Janak University to research the problems in Madhesh Province’s education sector and submit solutions to the ministry. She said the government is working to improve education quality and to reduce the need for students to go to Kathmandu for higher studies.

Key Points
  • Education Minister Sasmita Pokharel instructed Rajarshi Janak University to identify education-sector problems in Madhesh Province and propose solutions.
  • She said the Education Act is being drafted and urged universities to focus on research and study, not just teaching.
  • The government is also moving ahead with construction work for a new university, according to Pokharel.
  • Pokharel said Rajarshi Janak University still needs to improve to reach the level of other universities.
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