Nepal's Growing Education Budget Fails to Restore Public Trust Amid Quality Concerns
Summary
Nepal allocates over 10% of its national budget to Education, Science, and Technology, yet public trust in community schools declines due to quality and management issues.
Key Points
- Nepal allocates NPR 2 kharba 11 arba 16 crore 69 lakh to Education, Science, and Technology, amounting to 10.75% of the national budget.
- Most of the education budget at local levels is spent on salaries and mandatory expenses, leaving only 8% for quality improvement.
- Despite increased enrollment and access, public trust in community schools is declining due to weak infrastructure and political interference.
- Improving public education requires transparent governance, merit-based teacher management, and active community participation.
