Stanford archive reveals Dirgha Raj Koirala’s autobiography
Summary
Dirgha Raj Koirala, a key figure in Nepal's educational history, authored an autobiography preserved in Stanford's Hoover Institution, detailing his life, exile, education, and contributions to Nepal's education sector.
Key Points
- Dirgha Raj Koirala was born in Biratnagar in 1920 and spent his early years in exile in India due to political conflicts during the Rana regime.
- He played a significant role in Nepal's education sector as the founding Headmaster of a school in Dharan and later as Deputy Director for education in Eastern Nepal.
- After the Rana regime ended, he studied education in the United States and his autobiography and application materials are preserved at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
- He served as an advisor to Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and contributed to Nepal's educational and social development until his death in 2010.
