Kathmandu: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant has announced that the government is preparing to introduce the School Education Bill soon. He clarified that the bill has not been halted but postponed for a few days to resolve outstanding issues.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Pant addressed the National Assembly in response to questions related to the ‘Appropriation Bill, 2082′ concerning the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. He explained that the delay is due to the need for consensus on specific matters. The minister highlighted that some concerns have been resolved in line with a nine-point agreement with the Teachers’ Federation, and the bill is progressing as per this agreement. The deadline for presenting the bill was set for June 29, following the agreement.
Minister Pant emphasized the significance of the education sector for national development and announced a budget allocation of Rs 211 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the Ministry of Urban Development has earmarked Rs 7.47 billion for school reconstruction projects.
The minister also stated that the government is taking steps to regulate privately funded schools, ensuring they fall within the legal framework.