Rolpa, March 23 -- The Siddhartha Secondary School, located in Jinabang in ward 3 of Gangadev Rural Municipality, Palpa, has found a way to attract students and make them independent. The school launched a campaign called 'Kamaundai Padhdai' meaning 'earn as you learn' for students some four years ago in order to equip students with academic knowledge and practical skills.

Teacher Prem Bahadur Wali, the coordinator of the campaign, says despite Jinabang's remote location, the school's innovative educational approach has become very popular not only locally but throughout the district.

The school runs classes up to grade 12, with 550 students in total.

"At our school, along with the academic curriculum, students are also encouraged to l...