From Outdated Curricula to Career Readiness: Reforming Nepali Education | Dr. Salim Khan | Sarthak Shikshya

This episode features Dr. Salim Khan, a noted educationist and career counselor, who discusses the challenges facing Nepal's education system and potential pathways for reform. With over 27 years of experience, he views teaching as a service-oriented profession, where financial gain is secondary to the contribution to society.

Dr. Khan identifies a critical issue: many teachers enter the profession out of necessity rather than passion, negatively impacting educational quality. Additionally, students increasingly see education as a means to secure foreign employment, leading to less interest in quality local education. This trend, combined with outdated curricula, has diminished educational quality across all levels.

In 2019, Dr. Khan founded Motivation Funnel Pvt. Ltd. to drive positive change, focusing on Education, Research, Public Speaking, and Career Growth. He advocates for continuous training for teachers, encouraging new teaching methods and updated digital skills. He stresses the need to revise curricula to meet development demands, particularly in STEM fields relevant to Nepal.

Believing in a proactive mindset, Dr. Khan emphasizes that success comes from consistent effort and personal responsibility in development. He concludes that with collective effort and a forward-thinking approach, Nepal can transform its educational landscape and empower its citizens.