The government's decision to remove the exam, a new agenda for reforming the education sector

In the 100 agenda for government reform published by the government, important policy changes have been proposed, focusing on the education and health sectors. A proposal to scrap the formal examination system up to class 5 has been floated, which is expected to bring about a major change in the education system for children. According to the government, examination-oriented education has increased mental pressure, competitive stress and rote tendencies among elementary school students. Minimizing it, the learning of students will now be measured through the Continuous Assessment System. In this system, classroom participation, behavior, creativity and practical skills will be the basis. According to education experts, such a change will increase confidence in children, make learning fun and help in long-term knowledge development.

Along with this, further improvement measures have also been proposed in the education sector. There is a plan to establish Student Council/Office of Student Welfare in schools and universities to institutionalize the voice of students, manage complaints and create an environment of cooperation. In order to improve the quality of higher education, the policy of revising the curriculum to make it skill-oriented, technology-friendly and linked to the labor market is also included. Also, plans to expand the use of online content, e-learning platforms and technology have been put forward, prioritizing digital education.

Points of significant improvement have also been presented in the health sector. According to the agenda of the government, a Free Health Portal will be established to give citizens easy access to health services, through which health information, service details and necessary consultations can be obtained from one place. Along with this, the aim is to implement Digital Patient Record System in health institutions across the country to keep the patient's details safe and to make service delivery fast and efficient.

In addition to improving health services, it is proposed to implement Attendance Monitoring System in hospitals and health centers to manage the presence of health workers, to measure cleanliness through Cleaning Audit System and to regularly evaluate service quality through Service Review Mechanism. It is believed to improve transparency, accountability and quality of service in the health sector. This overall agenda of the government seems to aim to make education and health sector modern, technology-friendly and citizen-centric. In particular, the decision to remove the examination up to class 5 has signaled that Nepal's education system will move from a traditional framework to a practical and child-friendly system. Now it seems that its success will be determined by the effective implementation of these policies.