Rampur Municipality Begins Writing Local Textbook “Hamro Rampur”
Rampur Municipality in Palpa is preparing to publish its own textbook—“Hamro Rampur”—for students from Grade 1 to Grade 8. This follows two years of implementing a local curriculum across schools in the municipality.
The textbook will focus on helping children understand the places they come from. It will include lessons about each ward's geography, history, culture, religion, and even local economic and social life.
To prepare the content, the municipality formed a taskforce made up of educators and local experts.
This group visited all 10 wards and gathered information on eight key areas:
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Geography and historical background
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Local government and civic systems
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Cultural and religious heritage
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Forests, environment, and sanitation
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Local economy and tourism
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Social development
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Infrastructure and local services
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Disaster preparedness and safety
Taskforce coordinator Devraj Devkota shared that data was collected with the direct participation of residents, ensuring the textbook reflects each community’s real-life situation.
Textbook Drafting Underway
Based on this research, the team will now begin writing the actual textbook and reference materials. The goal is to give students access to learning materials rooted in their own surroundings.
Education Officer Bikal Kafle said that although the local curriculum was introduced in the academic year 2080, there had been no textbooks to support it. This year, the focus is on developing learning tools that help both teachers and students bring the curriculum to life.
Why This Matters for Students and Teachers
Mayor Raman Bahadur Thapa emphasized that the initiative will help standardize teaching while making education more relevant and grounded in local knowledge. The content is being created with input from local teachers and residents, making it reliable and practical.
He also highlighted that using local knowledge and lived experiences will make the textbook more accurate and relatable. Local teachers are taking the lead in writing the material.
Addressing Real Challenges in the Classroom
Deputy Mayor Balkumari Thapa explained that although the curriculum was in place, the lack of actual textbooks created problems for teachers and students alike. The new materials are intended to fill that gap and make teaching smoother and more engaging.
Municipal spokesperson Kapil Bahadur Khan added that the textbook will include information about local ethnic groups, languages, and cultural practices. It will serve not just as a learning tool but also as a record for future generations.
Palpa Rampur