KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has stated that the School Education Bill currently under consideration in the Federal Parliament will be passed with necessary amendments.
Speaking at a workshop on ‘Nepal’s Educational Movement and School Education Bill’ organized by the Samajbadi Educational Forum here today, the Prime Minister expressed that the Bill will be further enriched through amendments.
He mentioned that the bill has been discussed with the ruling coalition partners and opposition parties. Prime Minister Dahal assured that the bill would be amended based on the proposals registered in the parliament.
“Necessary amendments to the Bill will be made by incorporating feedback from teachers, trade unions, academicians, students’ organizations, stakeholders, and parents,” he said.
He also emphasized the government’s commitment to implementing past agreements with teachers’ associations and other stakeholders.
The Prime Minister called for developing a positive narrative that conveys the potential to achieve something in the country, aiming to prevent brain drain.
He stressed the need to produce competitive and quality human resources.
Highlighting the importance of developing a foundation for qualitative progress in education, the Prime Minister mentioned the focus on meritocracy, along with a system of reward and punishment, to bring about qualitative improvement in the educational sector.
“Appointments will be made based on meritocracy in academic institutions, including universities, and a system of reward and punishment will be enforced in the education sector,” he stated.
On the occasion, CPN (Unified Socialist) Vice President Rajendra Pandey suggested that the forum should focus its debate on socialism-oriented education.
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