National Non Formal Education Conference concludes in Kathmandu
Summary
The National Non Formal Education Conference in Kathmandu highlighted the government's commitment to integrating indigenous knowledge with modern education, promoting lifelong learning, and addressing literacy challenges through inclusive non-formal education.
Key Points
- Minister Raghuji Pant emphasized prioritizing non-formal education to connect indigenous knowledge with life aligned with the National Qualifications Framework.
- The Ministry of Education has prepared a National Curriculum Framework for Non-Formal Education levels 1-4 and is preparing level 5.
- Geeta Kumari Paudyal stressed the need for non-formal education to engage illiterate individuals aged 15-35 in skill jobs and called for inter-ministerial coordination.
- Experts called for strengthening non-formal education with separate legislation, autonomous institutions, and increased focus on digital literacy and inclusion.
