MAHENDRANAGAR, DHANUSHA: Chief Minister of Province 2 Lalbabu Raut has committed to develop the province into a hub for technical education.
Speaking at an interaction programme organised by the Social Development Ministry in the district today, the Chief Minister said, “Conventional education cannot change the face of the province. Promotion of technical education will be the government’s focus in the days to come.”
According to Raut, citizens acquiring technical education will have self competency and can contribute to the nation.
Stating that over 200,000 children were still deprived of education in Province 2 alone, the Chief Minister said, “The ‘send girls to schools, save girls’ campaign has been incorporated in the recently unveiled 100-day action plan of the province.”
Social Development Minister Nawal Kishore Saha presided over the programme.
On the occasion, others participants highlighted the importance of education, its opportunities and challenges.