Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Clarifies ECD Facilitator and School Staff Funding
Summary
Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel says the money given to ECD facilitators and school staff is a conditional federal grant, not full salary. He urged local governments to add their own resources to improve remuneration and support education quality.
Key Points
- Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel clarified that the amount for ECD facilitators and school staff is a conditional federal grant, not a full salary.
- He said the allocation has been raised from previous years to Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000, but local levels should add their own funds.
- Pokharel cited Kathmandu Metropolitan City as an example, saying it increased federal grants to higher pay levels for school staff.
- He called on local governments to take more responsibility and invest in improving education quality and staff morale.
