Kathmandu. The ‘4th Kendrabindu Education Excellence Award 2083’ has been grandly completed by Kendrabindu Online Media Pvt Ltd. Chairman of Education, Health and Information Technology Committee Dr. Ojashwi Sherchan was the chief guest during a special ceremony organized at ‘The Plaza’ in Lalitpur on Tuesday.
Before the award distribution, two important panel discussions on the current situation, challenges and future direction of the education sector were also conducted in this program sponsored by S Institute of Management.
In the first session of the program, there was an in-depth discussion focusing on the topic of ‘Private Sector Investment in Education’. At the beginning of the session, Mahashram Sharma, the former chairman of the National Examination Board and an academic associated with Kathmandu University, and Umesh Shrestha, the former minister of state for health and the former chairman of Hisan and Pabson, gave their views as key-note speakers. Shrestha is also the institutional chairman of Little Angels Education Group. They emphasized that the state should not ignore the contribution made by the private sector in education and should create an investment friendly environment.
Later, in the panel discussion moderated by advocate and engineer Umesh Rupakheti, Joint Secretary and Spokesperson of Planning and Monitoring Branch of Ministry of Education Shiv Kumar Sapkota, President of Hisan and Director of Himalayan White House IB World School Yuvraj Sharma, Chief Executive Officer of Nabil Bank Manoj Gyawali and Principal and Director of S Institute of Management Dr. Ashish Tiwari participated as a panelist. During the discussion, the speakers made their logical statements about the security of private sector investment in education, the role of banks and financial sector and consistency between government policies.
Similarly, the second panel discussion of the program was focused on the topic ‘Can Nepal be made an education hub?’ The role of moderator of the session was played by Sesharaj Bhattarai, outgoing president of ICAN.
In this session, the Chairman of Education, Health and Information Committee Dr. Ojashwi Sherchan, former chairman of Pabson and founder of Radiant School DK Dhungana and founding president of Gate College Khem Lakai debated as panelists. During the debate, the participants pointed out the great potential of attracting foreign students by strengthening the foundation of higher education and technical education in Nepal. For this, they concluded that policy reforms and practical education are needed today.
During the panel discussion, the participants of the program asked the panelists direct questions about the quality of education and private-public partnership. Overall, the award program not only encouraged the best, but also provided a platform for robust intellectual debate to improve Nepal’s education policy.
In the program, two stalwart personalities who have worked till the end of their lives to enlighten the educational world and lay the foundation of quality education have been honored with the title of this year’s ‘Projjwal Nakshatra 2083 for the Education Sector’. Among those honored are Sudurpaschim University’s first founding vice-chancellor Prof. Dr. Bikram Rai is the head of Jairaj Awasthi and Prasadi Academy.
Prof. Dr. Jayaraj Awasthi:Born in Darchula, a remote district in the Far West, Prof. Dr. Jayaraj Awasthi’s academic journey is a living inspiration in itself. Dr. who has spent his life teaching and researching English subject for a long time in Tribhuvan University. Nepali education world can never forget the quality of Awasthi. The historic role he played as the first founding vice-chancellor of Sudurpaschim University, rising above the confines of the classroom, is unparalleled.
Vikram Rai:Prasadi Academy, who has been continuously working round the clock in the education sector for the past 29 years, is the principal of Rai Secondary Education. By adopting the policy of ‘single program, single management’, Rai has always played the main role in making Prasadi Academy the best educational results in the country. Today, Prasadi has become a reliable educational destination of the country due to the steps taken by him to make the future of thousands of students bright by creating an excellent and technology-friendly educational environment in the college. His foresight, determination and unique passion for education have set a distinct and proud standard in the Nepali educational world.
Likewise, three other eminent personalities who have made significant contributions to the development, management and institutional strengthening of the education sector have been honored with the ‘Kendrabindu Vishish Shiksha Samman 2083’. The former vice-chancellor of Kathmandu University Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa, Principal of Pinnacle Academy located in Lalitpur. Rishi Tiwari and National Examination Board member secretary Jung Bahadur Aryal.
The honor was given in remembrance of the merits they have achieved in improving the quality of education at the university and school level, starting with the formulation of the national level educational policy.
The main part of the programme, due to their unwavering commitment to academic excellence, successful educational institutions have been honored for establishing themselves as excellent educational institutions in educational institutions across the country. KMC Secondary School (KMC) in Bagbazar, Kathmandu and Trinity International School in Dillibazar have been declared the best on the basis of academic results and contribution by the National Examination Board, Sanothimi. On the community side, Vishwa Niketan Secondary School in Tripureshwar has been awarded as the best school.
Which educational institution received which award?
1. The Best Secondary School Award – Kathmandu Model Secondary School (Baghbazar)
2. The Best Secondary School Award – Trinity International Secondary School
3. The Best Secondary School Award – Vishwa Niketan Secondary School
4. Best Academic Environment Award – NASA Secondary School
5. Best Academic Environment Award – Liverpool Secondary School
6. Consistent Academic Performance Award – Reliance International Academy
7. Commitment to Excellence in Education Award – St Lawrence Secondary School
8. Best Historical Achievement Award – Maryland Secondary School
9. Outstanding Performance Award – Araniko Residential Secondary School
10. Outstanding Performance Award – Motherland Secondary School
11. Best Innovative Teaching Practices Award – Nepal Mega College
12. Prestigious Plus Two Award – Nobel Academy Secondary School
13. Best Learning Center Award – Little Angels Secondary School
14. Outstanding Educational Practices Award – VS Niketan Secondary School
15. Dynamic Education Leadership Award – Nepal Kasthamandap
16. Regional Prestige Award – Shikshadeep Boarding Secondary School
17. Best Performance Excellence Award – Xavier Academy
18. Emerging Plus Two Award – Uniglobe Premier School
Institutional Educational Institutions receiving ‘Best Plus Two Award’
– NCCS Secondary School
Samriddhi Secondary School
– Texas International Secondary School
– Manaslu World School
– Kist Secondary School
– Morgan Secondary School
– Kathmandu Banhart Secondary School
– Bridgewater Secondary School
-IST Secondary School
Outstanding Community Schools Awarded in the Province
1. Mohanmaya Secondary School, Virtamod, Jhapa (Koshi Pradesh)
2. Janata Secondary School, Bardibas, Mahottari (Madhesh Pradesh)
3. Narayani Model Secondary School, Bharatpur, Chitwan (Bagamati Pradesh)
4. Amar Singh Secondary School, Pokhara, Kaski (Gandaki Province)
5. Kalika Humanities Secondary School, Butwal, Rupandehi (Lumbini Pradesh)
6. Rapti Gyanodaya Secondary School, Saniveri, Rukum, (Karnali Pradesh)
7. Setigaon Secondary School, Dilasaini, Baitadi, (South Western Province)
The main objective of this award is to reward the best institutions based on the physical infrastructure of educational institutions, academic results, extracurricular activities and overall development of students.
In the program, distinguished consultancies who are playing the role of a bridge by providing quality consultancy services for Nepali students who want to go for higher education studies abroad and who are equally important in bringing in foreign students to Nepal have also been honored.
1. Ultimate Consultancy and Advisory Network (UCAN) – ‘Best Career Counseling Award’
2. Kangaroo Education Consultancy – ‘Pioneer in Australian Education Award’
3. Optimus Global Education Consultancy – ‘Most Preferred Consultancy UK Award’
4. The Next Education Consultancy – ‘Australia’s Most Preferred Consultancy’
5. Informatics Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. – “Most Preferred Consultancy – New Zealander”
6. Orbit International Education – ‘Most Preferred Consultancy – USA’
7. Goretto Consultancy – ‘Most Preferred Consultancy Canada’
8. Open Vision Education Foundation Pvt. Ltd. – ‘Most Preferred Consultancy Japan’
9. KIEC Consultancy – “Leading Multi-Destination Consultancy Award”
10. Enlighten International Education – “Trusted Multi-Destination Consultancy Award”
11. Ved International Education – ‘Emerging Multi-Destination Consultancy Award’
12. Oli & Associates – ‘Pioneer in Australian Education Award’
Nepal Educational Consultancy Association, Nepal Educational Consultancy Federation and Lord Buddha Education Foundation supported as association partners to make this Mahakumbh a success. Similarly, Photon Nepal and Culture International College were in Powered By. Besides those who are joined as partners –
1 Banking Partner – Global IME Bank
2 Payment Partner -eSeva
3 Remittance Partner -IME Limited
4 Airlines Partner -Buddha Air
5 Internet Partner -Dish Media Network Limited
6 Smart Education Partner – LG Create Board
7 Education partner – National Academy of Professional Studies and Gate College
८ टु–ह्विलर्स पार्टनर -वेस्पा/एप्रिलिया
9 Vehicle Partner -Hams Motors
10 Mobility Partner -RYD
11 Food Partners -Baje’s Sekuwa and Burrito
12 drinking water partner – Rasuwa Water
13 Travel Partner – Travel Expert Asia
14 Hygiene Partner -Safety Hygiene
15 Fragrance Partner – Savitri Kanchanjunga Agarbatti
16 Wardrobe Partner – Marina Impex & Tailoring Centre
17 IFF Partner -Angel Fertility Clinic
18 Event Management Partner – Everest Aid & Event Management Pvt. Ltd.
At the award ceremony, the students of Sanskriti International School and Manaslu World School also gave an excellent cultural performance reflecting originality. The award ceremony was attended by various personalities from the education sector, policy makers, students, teachers, and media persons from the best institutional and public schools across the country.
Kendrabindu.com has been organizing such honorable programs in the past years as well, which we believe are having a positive impact on the educational sector. And declares its commitment to continue it in the future.
