KATHMANDU, JANUARY 4
Minister for Education, Science and Technology Mahabir Pun has expressed concern over Madhes Province lagging behind in the education sector.
Speaking at a programme organized to prepare for the declaration of Madhes as a literate province, Minister Pun observed that although the province had once been ahead in terms of educational status, it has since lost that position. The event was jointly organized by the federal and provincial ministries.
"Madhes Province is ahead on economic, social, and political fronts, but its education sector urgently requires improvement. It is essential to study the reasons why this province has fallen behind others," he said, adding that all three tiers of government must work in unison to ensure the sustainable development of education. He further remarked that it is a grave setback that not all citizens are literate in an era defined by rapid technological advancement.
Similarly, Minister for Education and Culture of Madhes Province, Rani Sharma Tiwari, acknowledged that Madhes remains the most backward province in terms of educational attainment.
She stated that the provincial government is implementing its programmes with well-structured plans aimed at improving the education sector. According to her, collaborative efforts between the government and the non-government sector are imperative for the sustainable development of education.
Meanwhile, Madhes Province Assembly member Anjana Pandit underscored the need to ensure quality education through the active participation and coordination of all three tiers of government.
