Student Organizations Demand 20% Budget for Education Sector
Summary
Student organizations demand that the government allocate at least 20 percent of the budget for the education sector in fiscal year 2083/84 to address issues and uphold free education rights. They also criticize the Prime Minister's control over university governance.
Key Points
- Student organizations demand a minimum 20% budget allocation for the education sector in fiscal year 2083/84.
- Public schools are charging fees despite constitutional provisions for free basic and secondary education.
- Financial weakness of schools is cited as a key reason behind charging fees.
- Student groups criticize the Prime Minister's control over university student representation, resembling Panchayat-era centralization.
