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Book on the education of war-stricken children hits stands
Author Shree Prasad Devkota’s book on the children affected by the ten-year-long Maoist insurgency, Life and Education of Children in Nepal (Pre and Post Peace Agreement), has hits the stands.Author Shree Prasad Devkota’s book on the children affected by the ten-year-long Maoist insurgency, Life and Education of Children in Nepal (Pre and Post Peace Agreement), has hits the stands.
The book narrates the stories of school-going children afflicted by the civil war, on the basis of a case study the author carried out in Gorkha district, one of the worst-affected districts during the insurgency.
The book incorporates the findings of the case study, which found out that the major reason behind the poor livelihood and education of the children was their parents’ involvement in the conflict, and threats from both the parties, among others.
The book also details the childrens’ condition after the peace accord, and how they suffered from manifold traumas and mental crises. The book also offers a way out for the children through vocational education and career counsellings which would better prepare them to adjust in the society.