Private schools to shut down on September 9, 10

Summary

Private schools across Nepal will suspend classes on September 9 and 10 to protest the proposed Education Bill, organizing demonstrations intended to disrupt activities in Kathmandu.

Key Points
  • Private schools nationwide will shut down on September 9 and 10 to protest against the proposed Education Bill.
  • The protests are organized by Private and Boarding Schools' Organization, Nepal (PABSON) and other umbrella groups.
  • Their demands include removing the term “full scholarship” from the bill and scrapping provisions for schools to provide non-academic supplies.
  • Mass assemblies and protest training sessions are planned across district headquarters and Kathmandu on September 4.
Article image