Kathmandu Metropolitan City Issues Warning to Schools for Uniform Name and Logo
Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balendra Shah "Balen" has warned all schools in the city to adhere to uniformity in their name and logo. The city has issued a warning that legal action will be taken against schools that fail to comply with the standards set by the KMC. The guidelines state that the school's name should reflect Nepaliness, with historical figures, deities, shrines, or natural resources being considered for naming the school.
Uniformity in Name and Logo
According to the school education management regulations, a school's symbol will be a hexagon, with a separate symbol of the school placed in the middle of the hexagon. Schools that have violated the naming regulations before the commencement of this rule must follow the guidelines by the second academic session after the issuance of this rule. The word "Vidhyalaya," "School," or "Pathshala" should be added at the end of the school's name.
Criteria for Naming
For schools that want to add the word "public" to their name, at least one-third of the students should be studying on full scholarship. To add the word "Rastriya," the school must have students from at least 25 districts of Nepal. To add the word "international," at least one-third of the students must be foreign students.
Mayor Balendra Shah urged schools to comply with the regulations and maintain the standards set by the KMC. The guidelines aim to bring uniformity in school names and logos to reflect Nepaliness and honor the contributions of people who have made significant contributions to society and the nation. Any violation of the regulations will result in legal action being taken against the schools.
Published on 1st May 2023
Kathmandu