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Education without values is a failed system: Former Education Minister

Nov 10, 2025 2 mins read
Education without values is a failed system: Former Education Minister

Paro—At a time when schools worldwide increasingly focus on grades and careers, former Education Minister Thakur Singh Powdyel has called on teachers, policymakers, and students to remember education’s true purpose.

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