Funding crunch, neglect strains Karnali’s pioneer technical school
Summary
Karnali Technical School in Jumla, Nepal's pioneering vocational institution, faces severe financial challenges threatening its infrastructure and operations while continuing to provide technical education to remote mountain youths.
Key Points
- Karnali Technical School (KTS), established in 1980, is Nepal’s pioneering technical education institution serving remote mountain districts.
- The school is currently facing a severe financial crisis affecting maintenance of its infrastructure, including damage to a key micro-hydropower project.
- KTS offers various diploma-level technical courses and supports students through scholarships and affordable fees.
- There are calls from officials and alumni to upgrade and expand KTS into a technical college to sustain and enhance its mission.
