Education in Nepal

History of Education

                In the earlier days there was no formal institution like school and college to provide education. Education was provided in religious institution like Ashram, Monastery, Church and Madarsa. Pupils learnt about the holy scripts and religious rites and rituals from their teacher. In Nepal, the medium of education was Sanskrit.

Development of Modern Education

                The wave of education spread throughout the country with the establishment of democracy in 2007 B.S. The government and the people became more aware about the importance of education. At that time , the literacy rate was only two percent. After the establishment of ‘Tribhuwan University’ in 2016, further more efforts were made in education. After 2016 B.S. the national education system plan 2028 BS implemented.

                                                After 2049 BS, the concept of Multi University trend was brought in the field of higher education and according to it, Kathmandu University and Purbanchal University were established. The literacy rate was only two percent in the year 2007 BS has reached 53.74 percent in 2058 BS but it is still low in comparison to the other nations.

Cultural Heritage of Nepal

The word 'heritage' means anything inhertied or handed down from the past. Nepal is rich in cultural and religious heritage. They reflect the aspiration, feeling, tradition, and civilization of our ancestors. They show our glorious past and are the identity of our country. They must be preserved for our future generation.The cultural heritages of Nepal are listed in the world heritage list by the help of UNESCO. The cultural heritages Nepal enlisted in the world heritage list are as follows:

1) Swyambhunath
2) Bhaktapur Durbar Square
3) Changu Narayan Temple
4) Kathmandu Durbar Square
5) Bauddhanath
6) Lumbini
7) Pashupatinath
     
                     These heritage sites are on the verse of destruction. They are the pride of the nation. Hence, it is our duty and respondibility to protect and preserve them.

Different festivals of Nepal

            Nepal is very rich in its culture and tradition. People of different castes, ethnic groups following different religions live here. They have their own culture and tradition. Festivals reflect the social, religious and cultural life of the people. Festivals are part of people’s lives. Many festivals are observed in Nepal. They are mostly religious and social in nature. Some festivals are based on the events in the past. So the festivals of Nepal can be categories in three parts. They are Religious Festivals, Social Festivals and National festivals.  Nepal is divided into three geographical features Mountain, Hill and Terai. Each of these geographical regions celebrates different religious festivals. In the mountain region, ‘Lhosar’ is the main festival. In the hills, Bhoto Jatra, Gai Jatra, Maghe Sankranti, Daisain and Tihar are the main festivals. The people of Terai mainly celebrate Chhath, Holi, Ramnawami, and Bibahapanchami.

Health service of Nepal

                Health is considered as another important infrastructure of development. Even the educated people need to be healthy in order to study and work and to be happy.

 Health Services in the past

                Before 2007 BS, there were limited health services. The population was limited and the environment was clean and pollution free. People of that time were healthy. They depended on Ayurvedic medicines. Bir Hospital is the oldest hospital of our country. It was established in 1947 BS , by prime minister Bir Shumsher.

Health Services at present

               At present, Nepal is facing the problems of population growth and environmental pollution. Health facilities are inadequate for the growing population. The majority of the people are suffering from poverty and illiteracy. They have poor idea of health and sanitation. So, we have high infant, child and maternal death rate. People are suffering from many diseases like diarrhea, typhoid, encephalitis, etc.

Education in Nepal

History of Education

                In the earlier days there was no formal institution like school and college to provide education. Education was provided in religious institution like Ashram, Monastery, Church and Madarsa. Pupils learnt about the holy scripts and religious rites and rituals from their teacher. In Nepal, the medium of education was Sanskrit.

Development of Modern Education

                The wave of education spread throughout the country with the establishment of democracy in 2007 B.S. The government and the people became more aware about the importance of education. At that time , the literacy rate was only two percent. After the establishment of ‘Tribhuwan University’ in 2016, further more efforts were made in education. After 2016 B.S. the national education system plan 2028 BS implemented.

                                                After 2049 BS, the concept of Multi University trend was brought in the field of higher education and according to it, Kathmandu University and Purbanchal University were established. The literacy rate was only two percent in the year 2007 BS has reached 53.74 percent in 2058 BS but it is still low in comparison to the other nations.

Ocupation of Nepalese people

Mainly there are there major occupation that are Nepalese peoples are involves in. There are listed below.

1.       Agriculture

2.       Trade

3.       Industry

 

 

1.       Agriculture

Agriculture is the main occupation of the Nepalese people. Majority of people are dependent in from the agriculture because agriculture has been done by ancestors and it has been passed on to their siblings. Agriculture is the main source of food, income, and employment for the majority. Rice is main food crop that is grown by the most of the people then corn, wheat, pulses, and coffee are some major food crops.

 

2.       Trade

Nepal lies between huge nation China and India. And scope of trade is good because India and China are much developed then Nepal. Nepal mainly exports carpets and wooden made goods. And it imports electronic goods, petroleum products.

 

3.       Industry

Industry business is growing in Nepal. Various types of industries are established such as Textile, metal industries, wooden industries, carpet industry etc. people are getting benefit for the industries business.

Administrative Division of Nepal

In the world, every nations are divided into parts and fractions. This is done because to maintain the over development in every parts of the nation. Likewise Nepal is also divided into 5 development regions, 14 administrative zones, which are divided  into 75 districts. Nepal is also divided into smallest term that is known as VDC. There present 3914 VDCs, 58 municipalities, 5 sub metropolitan areas and 1 metropolitan area. There are normally VDC  constitute of 9 ward and more than 9 ward is consider as municipality.So the goverment of Nepal divided its nation in different parts in order to get equal facilities and services all around the country.