Schools have reported that this practice, conducted under the guidance of teachers, has attracted students to agricultural enterprises and helped them develop a mindset of becoming self-reliant.
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The Entrepreneurship Development and Promotion Program, which is being conducted in schools in the district with the aim of orienting students towards practical skills along with book knowledge, is becoming effective in Dadeldhura.
The Education Development and Coordination Unit, Dadeldhura, has implemented this program as a model in three schools in the district with the aim of making students financially self-reliant by utilizing the resources and means available at the local level. The objective is to develop positive thinking among students in rural areas along with skill development and attract them towards entrepreneurship.
program has pointed out the need to develop schools not only as a place to impart book knowledge but also as a center for teaching life skills. Khadak Bahadur Mahata, Head of Education Development and Coordination Unit, Dadeldhura, said that practical skills are essential as traditional education alone cannot make students self-reliant.
program, 60 students of Bhageshwor Secondary School, Parshuram Municipality-1, Salaun have made 4 quintals of mango pickle. Principal Karbir Singh Bohara informed that preparations are being made to market the pickles produced by the school. According to him, students have also started earning income along with the production process. Similarly, 35 students have benefited from the skill-based training on electrical wiring conducted at Siddhanath Secondary School, Parshuram Municipality-12. The school stated that this has provided additional opportunities for students to learn practical skills. The participating students say that such programs have increased their skills, confidence and morale as there is a risk of students straying from their goals if they do not receive proper guidance during adolescence.
Students of Sahastraling Secondary School, Rai have also started mushroom farming as part of practical skill development. Through the farming conducted on the school premises, students are acquiring basic knowledge of mushroom production technology, management and marketing. The school stated that this practice conducted under the guidance of teachers has attracted students towards agricultural enterprises and has helped them develop the mindset of becoming self-reliant.
District Coordination Committee Chief Gagan Singh Bhandari said that guidance is necessary according to the interests and abilities of students, and mentioned that such programs will make a significant contribution to capacity development. According to Gopal Dutta Pandey, Technical Assistant of the Education Development and Coordination Unit, students have got the opportunity to convert classroom knowledge into practical enterprises, which will help them develop self-employment and entrepreneurial thinking in the future.
