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India-Nepal School Leaders’ Summit promotes collaboration in education

Kathmandu, May 9

Kathmandu hosted the first-ever India-Nepal School Leaders' Summit on Friday, bringing together school leaders from both countries to promote collaboration in education.

The summit was organised by the Indian Principals Network Foundation (IPN Foundation), with support from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University.

The summit, themed ‘School Education 5.0: Nurturing the Human and Tech Connect’, aimed at modernising traditional education by exploring new technologies, innovative teaching methods and cross-border cooperation.

Participants discussed ways to integrate technology into classrooms while maintaining a focus on human development, the organisers informed.

Key topics included in the summit were enhancing collaboration between Indian and Nepali schools, sharing knowledge and resources, and developing future-ready education systems, said Gaurav Yadav, founder of the IPN Foundation.

Discussions covered the role of technology in improving student learning, adapting teaching approaches for the 21st century and creating sustainable models for long-term cooperation.

Delegates from both countries included senior educators and school leaders, representing various educational institutions. The event also provided a platform for dialogue among teachers, education experts and policymakers.

Dipti Acharya, Director of Sanskriti School in Kathmandu, said that the event has been established as a platform for future cooperation and collaboration between the educational institutions and professionals of both countries.

Likewise, Kumar Thapa, Principal of Brihaspati Bidya Sadan, said that the event was attended by the principals and education professionals of several schools in Nepal.

The organisers said that there are many things that Nepal and India should learn from each other. Indian educationists particularly appreciated Nepal’s school education for addressing the local and federal needs.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 10 May 2025. 

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