Nepal, Dec. 30 -- Experts warn that imbalanced daily routines, excessive screen use and lack of sleep are driving declining memory, concentration and confidence among students, prompting schools to introduce mind management, yoga and meditation programmes.

Sending children to school or college and paying their fees may give parents a sense of reassurance, but experts warn that this alone is no longer sufficient. Parents and teachers are being urged to pay closer attention to students' daily lives-including their routines, friendships, eating habits, behaviour and learning environment-amid growing concerns over declining memory, concentration and self-confidence among young learners.

Sending children to school or college and paying their...