Cabinet Decides to Increase School Staff Salary by Rs 5,000; Protests Halted
Summary
The Cabinet has increased school staff salaries by Rs 5,000 per month, prompting the Nepal School Employees Council to postpone its planned protests. The council says the move is a positive step but says long-term management, service facilities, and permanent staffing still need to be addressed in the upcoming Education Act.
Key Points
- The Cabinet decided to raise school staff salaries by Rs 5,000 per month.
- The Nepal School Employees Council has postponed all previously announced protest programs.
- The council called the decision a positive achievement but said key demands remain unresolved.
- It wants permanent management, career development, social security, and staffing provisions included in the upcoming Education Act.
