Budget allocates Rs218.30 billion to education sector, prioritises skills and innovation
Summary
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle allocates Rs218.30 billion to education for fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on innovation, skills, and higher education expansion.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle allocated Rs218.30 billion to the education sector in the 2026-27 budget.
- The budget emphasizes innovation-oriented and skill-based education from school through university levels.
- Nepalis working abroad will have opportunities to study through the Open University system.
- The government plans a nationwide clean toilet campaign in educational institutions to improve sanitation.
