Preparations on to launch teaching learning on ethnic Kham language

Myagdi, May 17: Raghuganga Rural Municipality in Myagdi district has been prepared for launching teaching learning activities in the Magar Kham language in community schools within the locality. It is said such preparations are underway targeting 15 schools of Raghuganga with Magar-majority communities. 

Recently, a weeklong teachers' training on the Magar Kham language concluded here. It was jointly organised by the Nepal Pun Magar Society and the local government. 

With the financial support from the local government, the Society has published a Grade 1 book in the Magar Kham language, according to Society chair Tika Pun Magar. Teachers from 15 schools attended the training, which was facilitated by Magar language expert Karna Bahadur Budha Magar. 

The Magar Kham language which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family is especially spoken by the Magar community in the hilly districts of western Nepal such as Myagdi, Rolpa, Rukum and Baglung districts. (RSS)