Kathmandu — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh has expressed concern over the decline in student enrollment at community schools in Nepal.
Speaking at the 45th anniversary celebration of Dillibazar Kanya Multiple Campus on Friday, Singh said migration and demographic changes have led to falling student numbers. According to him, schools once crowded with students are now facing empty classrooms.
Singh highlighted the need to make effective use of existing infrastructure in this context. “We have physical facilities, but without students they remain underutilized. It is important to adapt them to meet the demands of the time,” he said.
He noted that political changes in Nepal have allowed students to freely choose their preferred subjects, which was not possible in the past. Singh added that while studying abroad cannot be restricted, Nepal’s schools and colleges are capable of delivering quality education. “Quality education is available in our own institutions,” he emphasized.
Deputy Prime Minister Singh urged students to remain disciplined, value opportunities, and focus on studies with commitment. “Only when the younger generation takes education seriously will our system deliver meaningful results,” he stated.
