KATHMANDU – The government has announced that it will develop digital content and an artificial intelligence (AI)-based learning system starting from the upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 BS.
The announcement was made at the joint meeting of the Federal Parliament on Monday where President Ramchandra Paudel presented the government’s annual policies and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year.
As outlined in the annual policies and programmes, the government would expand e-learning platforms, virtual classrooms and open digital content across the country.
As part of the initiative, high-speed internet, digital educational content and AI-supported learning technologies will be introduced in 10,000 community schools. Likewise, the government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring free education up to the secondary level.
The policy emphasizes improving the quality of education, making it more practical and employment-oriented. Measures will be taken to ensure effective distribution of textbooks, midday meals and school uniforms, it was announced.
The policy also states that school curricula at all levels will be revised and updated in a timely manner.
Likewise, special attention will be given to ensure equal access to quality education for children from impoverished, marginalized, Dalit, indigenous, disabled and backward regions. The government has pledged to strengthen health, nutrition, scholarships, residential facilities and a safe learning environment for these students.
The policy that emphasizes education as a foundation for equity and prosperity has outlined a plan to increase long-term investment in public education while strengthening regulations of private educational institutions to ensure service-oriented and quality-focused learning.
Similarly, higher education will be linked to the labor market and universities will undergo academic and administrative restructuring. The government also plans to implement integrated reform plans in school mapping, teachers’ vacancy adjustment and improving the library and laboratory.
The policy further highlights support for children with autism and neurodiversity through therapy services, assistive technologies, specially trained teachers and inclusive education systems.
Similarly, all scholarship programs will be made merit-based, with payments transferred directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts through digital systems.
Furthermore, teacher recruitment, promotion and evaluation systems will be made transparent and merit-based while ensuring teachers’ professional development, management and fair remuneration.
In addition, outstanding teacher incentive programmes will be launched and the curriculum, evaluation, and certification systems will be reviewed and reformed to make school education more learning-centered, stated the policies.
The policies and programmes also mentioned that a National Volunteer Programme will be launched to mobilize youths in digital literacy, community services, innovation and local development.
