SANKHUWASABHA: President Ramchandra Paudel has emphasized the need for reforms in the existing school curricula, teaching methods, and learning approaches by adopting an advanced, science and technology-friendly and research-based education system.

Addressing the Diamond Jubilee special celebration of Madi Secondary School in Madi municipality, Sankhuwasabha district today, the President highlighted the need for aligning education with technology, skills, efficiency, and entrepreneurship to serve lifelong learning objectives.

He stated that education should primarily be linked with entrepreneurship through the establishment of agricultural enterprises in villages, increasing production, generating employment, promoting the digital economy, and advancing infrastructure development. The Head of State urged the government to prioritize education, health, employment, and other sectors essential to meeting the basic needs of the citizens.

“Education is the foundation of prosperity. Therefore, quality education is necessary to realize the aspirations for rapid development brought about by political transformations and the demands of our time,” he said.

President Paudel stressed the need for such a teaching-learning environment that supports agricultural modernization and commercialization. He said there should be no further delay in enhancing entrepreneurship to engage the country’s youth who form a significant portion of the population in national development.

The President also called for fostering a culture that respects labour and encourages youths to follow the trend of seeking employment opportunities abroad.

He stated that the federal democratic republic was achieved through great sacrifice, dedication, and struggle, and that the country is now progressing under this system to determine its own destiny.

President added that attempts to create confusion about the importance of this major political transformation by pointing to delays in addressing public aspirations or shortcomings in implementation will gradually be overcome.

“We must not forget that eliminating mismanagement that hinders prosperity, ensuring good governance, and delivering efficient and prompt public services are the first and essential conditions for sustaining our achievements,” he said.

Praising Sankhuwasabha for its rich natural beauty and vast tourism potential, the President said that the district leads in hydroelectric power generation. He added that the Kimathanka border point with China could be developed to facilitate transnational trade and commerce.

“This land is also rich in valuable herbs, medicinal plants, and agricultural production,” he said. “I have consistently stated that the development of agriculture, education, water resources, tourism, and industry are the foundations of national progress which is clearly supported by the district’s geography and natural features,” the President concludes.