JANAKPURDHAM: Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel announced that the government is preparing to implement a new school curriculum starting from the next academic session.

Speaking at a feedback collection program for the revision of the National Curriculum Framework 2076 in Janakpurdham, held in coordination with the Madhesh Province Ministry of Education and Culture, he stated that the curriculum is being revised to align with current needs.

Minister Pokharel highlighted that a task force is collecting feedback nationwide to ensure the curriculum is updated. “In the current era of widespread artificial intelligence, we must incorporate how it can be utilized into the curriculum,” he said. He added that the focus of the new curriculum is to provide students with practical and technical education rather than relying solely on textbook knowledge.

He emphasized that the revision covers grades 1 to 12, making input from teachers, students, parents, and education experts vital. The minister also mentioned that the government is preparing to introduce a school education act to address various challenges within the sector.

Madhesh Province Minister for Education and Culture Manoj Kumar Singh stated that the provincial government is ready to coordinate with the federal government to improve the education system. He noted that the provincial government has prioritized policies to ensure quality education at the school level, acknowledging that Madhesh Province has lagged behind in educational development.

Mahendra Parajuli, Executive Director of the Curriculum Development Centre, confirmed that the task force is actively incorporating feedback from stakeholders to ensure the revised curriculum is effective. Participants at the event provided suggestions regarding technology-friendly education, practical skills, and the integration of artificial intelligence in schools.