Late as usual

Delayed delivery of textbooks infringes the right to education of Nepali students.

Delay in textbook delivery is not a new problem in Nepal—it has plagued the public education system for a long time. Each year, expectant learners turning up to attend school—particularly in the Himalayan districts and other remote areas—face weeks or even months of schooling, deprived of the government prescribed learning materials. The unavailability of textbooks hampers both learning and teaching, as teachers are generally not provided with other instructional materials, and therefore, rely heavily on these books in their lessons.