Ministry probes suspected fraud in 200,000 student entries
Summary
The Ministry of Education and Sports has launched an investigation after more than 200,000 student records were found duplicated in the Integrated Educational Management Information System, raising suspicions of misuse of state funds. The ministry says the duplicate entries may have been used to siphon grants, scholarships, midday meals and other student support allocations.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Education and Sports has formed a five-member committee to investigate more than 200,000 duplicate student records in the IEMIS database.
- Officials suspect the false entries may have been used to misuse government funds meant for school grants, scholarships, midday meals, uniforms and textbooks.
- Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel said the ministry is taking the matter seriously and will act against those responsible.
- The committee will examine whether the duplication stemmed from technical flaws or deliberate manipulation and recommend strict action.
