Education minister Poudel stresses on bridging education with technology

Bhaktapur, Oct 15: Education Minister Dhaniram Poudel on Saturday stressed the need to link education with technology.

Towards that end, he said the ministry was working to make technical education the centre of attention.

"Nepal's education could get a place in the world market once technical education and subject-related skills go hand-in-hand," said Minister Poudel while speaking at a programme organised by the Shilpakar Samaj Nepal in Bhaktapur.

In a different context, he pr:aised the role of craftsmen in the post-quake reconstruction while stressing the need to preserve the historical monuments during the reconstruction drive.

Also, 47 School Leaving Certificate 2072 BS graduates from the Shilpakar caste were honoured at the event.