Minister for Education, Science, and Technology Devendra Poudel has said that the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) has an important role to play in scientific, vocational, and practical education.
Speaking at a program organized on the occasion of the 34th anniversary of CTEVT, Minister Poudel said, "It is necessary to enhance the scope and dignity of CTEVT by exploring new topics, developing new structures, and expanding partnership access at the local level." As educational unemployment is a major problem of the state, Minister Poudel hoped that quality technical education would help in solving this problem.
Speaking on the occasion, Education Secretary Yadav Koirala said that CTEVT has a significant role in producing the required human resources for the country by providing quality and employment-oriented education. "CTEVT must compete with private schools to maintain its unique identity," he stressed. He said that the Ministry of Education was always ready to work for the overall upliftment of CTEVT and the new act would ensure this.
Member Secretary of CTEVT Jivanarayan Kafle informed that the council has been conducting its activities with the vision of 'Skilled People, Prosperous Nepal'. "The council is working to ensure inclusive and equitable access of all citizens to quality technical and vocational education and training," he said.
According to Kafle, in terms of student enrollment capacity, the council annually conducts 28,555 under pre-diploma and 46,227 at certificate level, 74,782 in long-term educational programs, and more than one lakh in short-term skill-based training programs.
Students and teachers of Nepal Banepa Polytechnic Institute, Shankharapur Polytechnic Institute, Ramechhap Polytechnic Institute, Balaju School of Engineering and Technology exhibited their products at the venue.
At the event, Minister Poudel released a journal of research articles published by CTEVT and presented awards to the best employees.
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