At a programme organised on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Shivapuri Secondary School in Maharajgunj today, DPM Pokharel said that the old schools would be protected as they are historical heritages.

He further said that government was active to end problems prevalent in the education sector of the country by increasing investment in community schools.

Saying the government was determined to provide education free of cost to all by implementing the fundamental rights to education, the Defence Minister said that the government has focused its attention to produce capable human resources to build strong national economy.

He added that there would be significant contribution of education to the 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis' campaign launched by the government for economic development of the country.

Established in 2005, the school presently has around 1,200 students enrolled.