Lawmakers urge government action on education and public welfare

KATHMANDU: During a session of the House of Representatives, lawmakers highlighted urgent issues concerning education and other critical matters in Nepal. Bidya Bhattarai criticized the education system, attributing poor Secondary Education Examination (SEE) results to structural deficiencies in community schools. She emphasized the need for more teachers, better infrastructure, and adequate resources to enhance competitiveness, integrate technology, and promote production-oriented learning.

Dr. Chandrakanta Bhandari expressed concern over the high failure rate in SEE exams and urged the government to instill hope by providing skill-oriented training and job incentives. He called for significant improvements in school and university education quality, while also urging action against corruption and irregularities, particularly in essential services like education and health.

Shiva Nepali stressed the importance of eliminating irregularities in education to ensure quality, particularly criticizing the politicization affecting university standards. He advocated for practical, high-quality education as a solution.

Gyan Bahadur Shahi advocated for lawmakers and representatives to have more autonomy for development initiatives, citing obstacles faced in budget implementation in Kathmandu. Ranju Kumari Jha raised concerns about increasing natural disasters due to monsoon rains and urged the government to enhance disaster management efforts. She also called for smoother distribution of National Identity Cards.

Abdul Khan highlighted public vulnerability due to negligence in constructing bridges and culverts, particularly during flooding and landslides. Rekha Yadav criticized the splitting of ministerial posts among parties in provincial governments and urged responsible governance in light of economic challenges. She called for updates on conservation efforts in the Chure region.

Prabhu Sah called for improved efficiency in the Department of Foreign Employment. Prem Suwal urged action on cooperative fraud victims' demands, dengue prevention, and gold smuggling, alongside emphasizing the need for better community school education quality in light of recent SEE outcomes.