UNESCO honour for Prof Kafle

Kathmandu, December 21:

UNESCO has awarded Prof Basu Dev Kafle of Tribhuvan University with the Jan Amos Comenius Medal and a Diploma.

Prof Kafle has been awarded for his outstanding achievements and innovations in the fields

of teaching and educational research.

The award was conferred on Prof Basu Dev Kafle on November 26 at the 48th session of the

International Conference on Education at the Geneva International Conference Centre, Switzerland.

Prof Kafle is one of the 10 laureates from all over the world to receive the prestigious award named after the famous educationist and philosopher of former Czechoslovakia.

Prof Kafle is probably the first Nepali educationist honoured with UNESCO award.