Experts stress materialization of constitutional right of free, quality education
Summary
Lawmakers, policymakers and education experts have called for a School Education Bill that fully enforces the constitutional right to free and quality education. They urged clearer power-sharing among federal, provincial and local governments, along with stronger budget allocation and school infrastructure.
Key Points
- Stakeholders stressed that the upcoming School Education Bill must guarantee free and quality education as a constitutional right.
- Speakers called for a clear division of responsibilities and budgets among federal, provincial and local governments in education.
- Several lawmakers and experts urged higher education funding, better implementation, and child-friendly, inclusive schools.
- The National Campaign for Education (NCE) Nepal organized the discussion on the proposed bill in Kathmandu.
