University's New Nepali Curriculum at Tribhuvan University Sparks Debate
The last five months have seen a controversy unfold at Tribhuvan University (TU) regarding their new Master's level Nepali curriculum. The controversy stems from allegations of bias, exclusion, and content duplication in the curriculum development process.
Rita Khatri, coordinator of the Women's Literary Group, has filed a complaint, claiming that the subject list from Prof. Dr. Khagendra Prasad Luitel's book Diaspora Ko Saidhantik Swaroop (2079) has been directly incorporated into the new curriculum. Prof. Luitel, not only the author of the book but also the former Head of the Central Department of Nepali at TU, has been at the centre of these allegations.
The Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee of the Federal Parliament has taken notice of the matter and formed a subcommittee to address the issue. The subcommittee, after a preliminary review, found the issue to be of serious nature and formally communicated its concern to the Office of the Vice Chancellor on Asar 22.
In response, the subcommittee has issued a three-day ultimatum to TU, demanding action to address the allegations of content duplication in the new Nepali curriculum. The university administration has been urged to respond and take necessary action to address these concerns.
However, it is worth noting that the university administration has allegedly failed to respond or take necessary action despite Rita Khatri raising these concerns with the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Rector, and the current Chair of the Nepali Subject Committee at TU.
The controversy is ongoing, with the subcommittee closely monitoring the situation. The public awaits a resolution to ensure academic integrity and fairness in the development of university curricula.
For those seeking detailed insight or recent developments, direct statements from TU, Nepali academic forums, news outlets specializing in education, or official student union communications may provide further information.
- The Education, Health, and Information Technology Committee of the Federal Parliament, recognizing the seriousness of the issue, has formed a subcommittee to investigate content duplication allegations in Tribhuvan University's (TU) new Nepali curriculum.
- The subcommittee has issued a three-day ultimatum to TU, urging the university administration to address the allegations of bias, exclusion, and content duplication in the new Nepali curriculum to uphold academic integrity and fairness.
- In light of the ongoing controversy, general news outlets and education-focused forums have been following the developments closely, offering updates on the status of TU's response to the complaints lodged by Rita Khatri and the subcommittee.
