ROLPA: As many as 351 students were admitted to schools as part of an alternative education programme in southern part of Rolpa district, a survey has revealed.

The survey was carried out by Human Rights Awareness Centre (HURAC), Rolpa, in Jaulipokhari, Jedang, Kareti, Korchawang, Talawang, Gaurigaun and Ghartigaun VDCs.

The survey further showed that at least 115 children are yet to be admitted to schools.

Most of these students, who are not admitted to schools, do not have parents, Education Official Pramila Gharti Magar said.

Gharti added that there were many children who went to brick kilns to work with their parents and many others who have dropped out of schools under the influence of their friends.

The alternative education programme has been running for the past three years targeting such students.

HURAC Rolpa Executive Director Raju Acharya confirmed the admission of 351 students in 31 alternative classes being run for the past two years.

Acharya added that efforts were underway to draw in more students to the alternative programme in all the VDCs, which the HURAC oversees.