Education Is The Key
THE duty of a state is to see that its children receive education which goes on to provide
the maximum of benefit in the long run. Herein it must be worth noting that education is
an achievement that pays well. The Third World countries are beleagured by this very
problem which has hampered with their development process. It all indicates the fact that
education can alone provide the panacea for the ills of any country. In this respect our
country is no different. Over the years and in the various development plans, education
was given top priority but the results have not been satisfactory considering the huge
investments made in this sector. The inputs have been based on projections but somewhere
along the way there have been deficiences in the implementation aspect. With not even 50
per cent of the people being educated, it is obvious that the development activities have
suffered. It is important to note that the developed countries of the present times have
built their robust economies by giving the greatest focus on educating its citizens. This,
however, does not mean that no attention is given in Nepal to spread the light of
education but more concerted efforts have to be made backed by sound plans and programmes
together with sufficient funds to set things moving in the right direction.
The planners and the government are fully aware of the great
importance of education if the country is to move forward on the path of prosperity. This
is what was reflected in the the message given by Minister of State for Education and
Sports the other day. That he stressed on further contribution from the concerned quarters
and people to make the ongoing literacy campaign successful deserves consideration. It is
true that educatiuon provides the foundation for the all round growth of an individual
leading all the way to the country reaching the ranks of the advanced nations. It is true
that poverty has hampered the spread of education in the country. There are many instances
of parents not enrolling their children in schools but make them contribute in some way or
the other to supplement family income. Despite primary education being free, the enrolment
rate is low. Moreover, the drop-out rate is also alarming. With all the benefits accruing
from an individual, there is every need to lay more focus to this aspect. Contributions
from the government as well as the society is essential if the efforts at poverty
alleviation is to be successful. This is for all to understand and act accordingly.
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