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.
