Kalo Akshyar Rato Akshyar critiques the state of Nepal’s higher education system

Education is key to development. It is widely acknowledged that for progress to occur, the state must heavily invest in education. Unfortunately, in recent times, the education sector in Nepal seems to have veered off course. Rampant commercialisation in the education sector has led to corruption within the system, casting a shadow over the futures of thousands of young individuals. Concerned students are gathered to stage a protest in Kathmandu against the malpractices plaguing the education system.

It is the day before the protest. All the students are filled with anticipation for tomorrow. Through this protest, the students aim to send a clear message to the state: put an end to the commercialisation of education and regulate educational fees. These concerns are vividly portrayed in Kalo Akshyar Rato Akshyar, an educational play composed by RK Romas and directed by Dilip Khadka.