Nepal Students Union Pledges to End Indefinite Lockdowns at Educational Institutions

Kathmandu. The Nepal Students Union (NSU) has announced the permanent end to indefinite lockdowns at universities and schools.

President Dujang Sherpa pledged that no NSU member will lock down educational institutions henceforth and urged the government to fully implement this commitment. Sherpa stated that the NSU has submitted constructive suggestions to four different Education Ministers regarding reforms in the education sector under the 'My Education, My Question' program. He mentioned that the main demand of the NSU is the creation of a 'Central Student Scholarship Portal,' which is intended to bring transparency to all scholarships offered by embassies and the government.

The NSU has also demanded that the government take ownership of the 'Paid Internship' program, and implement 'School of Friday' and 'Digital and Financial Literacy' in all 753 local levels.

Sherpa also put forward a plan to mobilize a fund worth billions by establishing a 'CSR Board' for research and development.