School Education in Nepal: History and Politics of Governance and Reforms examines the development of school education in Nepal through the connected lenses of history, governance, politics, and reform. The book offers a focused study of how educational institutions and policies have evolved, how the state has shaped schooling, and how reform agendas have influenced primary education. With its substantial scope and academic approach, it is a useful resource for readers seeking to understand Nepal’s education system and the political and institutional forces behind its transformation.

Why You Should Read?

• Explores school education in Nepal through historical and political analysis.
• Examines governance structures and the role of the state in shaping education.
• Provides context for understanding education reforms and their institutional consequences.
• Useful for students, researchers, educators, and readers interested in education policy and Nepal studies.

About the Author

Pratyoush Onta, Devendra Uprety, and Lokranjan Parajuli are the three authors of this scholarly study of school education in Nepal. Their collaborative work brings together the book’s focus on educational history, governance, politics, and reform. The volume is intended for readers engaging with education policy, state institutions, and the development of schooling in Nepal.