Journalist Bhojpure honored with ‘Distinguished Educational Journalism Award–2083’ by N-PABSON Koshi

Biratnagar: Journalist Shiva Bhattarai Bhojpure, operator of Sundarharaicha Update, run by Hasina Media Pvt. Ltd., has been honored with the ‘Distinguished Educational Journalism Award–2083’ in recognition of his contribution to the development of educational journalism by bringing positive activities, achievements, talents and innovative practices in the education sector to society through the media in a truthful, factual and impartial manner.

The National Private and Boarding Schools’ Association Nepal (N-PABSON), Koshi Province, presented the award to Bhojpure through Koshi Province Minister for Social Development Geeta Timsina during the inaugural ceremony of a two-day capacity-building training organized at the Ghimire Parishad Bhawan in Pushpalal Chowk, Biratnagar, on Friday.

The certificate of appreciation stated that Bhojpure’s contribution to the development of educational journalism and the promotion of a positive image of the education sector by bringing positive activities, achievements, talents and innovative practices to society through the media had been highly valued. N-PABSON Koshi Province praised Bhojpure’s continued engagement, dedication and responsible journalistic career and extended its best wishes for his bright and successful future.

Receiving the honor, journalist Bhojpure said he regarded the recognition as a source of greater responsibility and motivation in his journalistic career. He said he had consistently prioritized bringing positive developments in the education sector, achievements of schools, and the talents and innovative practices of students and teachers before the public. He further stated that he would continue practicing fact-based and responsible educational journalism in the days ahead.

Expressing his gratitude to the N-PABSON Koshi Province family for the honor, Bhojpure pledged to make even more effective efforts through the media to highlight the positive initiatives of schools, teachers, students and education advocates contributing to the education sector.

On the occasion, N-PABSON Koshi Province also honored other individuals for their contributions to organizational activities and the education sector. Those honored included N-PABSON Koshi Province Secretary Surendra Chaudhary, Sunsari District Coordinator Khagendra KC, District Secretary Bhanirudra Chaudhary and District Member Pramod Yadav. Similarly, journalists Yogendra Yogi and Lilanath Gachchhadar were also honored for their contributions to highlighting educational issues through journalism, according to the organizers.

The two-day training is being attended by founders, principals and heads of accounts of private schools. Organized with the objective of improving the financial and administrative management of schools, the training covers accounting systems, company-related procedures, the Social Security Fund and legal and administrative matters related to school operations. Experts from relevant fields are facilitating the sessions.

Inaugurating the training, Minister for Social Development Geeta Timsina said that private schools have been making an important contribution to the education sector. She emphasized the need for transparency, institutional good governance and compliance with legal procedures in the operation of schools.

The program was attended by N-PABSON Koshi Province President Kamal Khanal, Central Member Narayan Dhakal, N-PABSON Morang President Indranarayan Shah, as well as provincial and district-level office bearers, founders of private schools, principals, heads of accounts and representatives from relevant sectors.