BHAIRAHAWA, April 28 -- At a time when schools across the country are trying several means to attract students, Siyari Rural Municipality has grabbed attention due to one of its recent decision. The rural municipality has made it mandatory for community school students to carry healthy food to school in their tiffin box. If students up to the fifth standard are found reaching school without tiffin, they are likely to be deprived of government facilities. This applies to all community schools.

Before introducing the new rule, the municipality had held rounds of meeting with stakeholders. Locals were invited to the discussion. Stating that parents are trying to escape from their responsibilities by handing over money to children instead of...