Education Minister directive on textbook printing has pushed for urgent action to ensure school books reach students on time, as the government moves to address recurring delays in academic materials distribution.
Timely Textbook Printing and Distribution in Nepal
During an inspection at Janak Education Materials Centre on Friday, Minister Sasmit Pokharel instructed officials to complete printing within deadlines and streamline distribution so students receive textbooks at the start of the academic session. The move comes amid concerns that delays in previous years disrupted classroom learning, especially in public schools.
Officials were told to improve coordination across printing, storage, and delivery systems to avoid last-minute bottlenecks. The minister emphasized that timely access to textbooks is a basic requirement for effective education and should not be compromised under any circumstances. Ensuring availability across all regions, including remote areas, was highlighted as a priority.
Addressing Medical Education Delays in Nepal
In a separate discussion, Pokharel also met with representatives of the Medical Education Commission to review progress in higher education. The meeting focused on unresolved legal and administrative hurdles that have delayed the start of academic programs at Dasharath Chand Medical Science University in Geta, Kailali.
The minister directed concerned authorities to strengthen coordination and take necessary steps to clear legal obstacles so that teaching activities can begin without further delay. The prolonged uncertainty around the university has raised concerns among students and stakeholders awaiting its operation.
The Education Minister directive reflects a broader push to improve accountability in both school-level and higher education systems, with a focus on timely service delivery and institutional efficiency.
Looking ahead, the government’s ability to implement the Education Minister directive effectively will be crucial in restoring confidence in Nepal’s education system and ensuring uninterrupted learning for students.