Education Minister Expresses Confidence in Relief for Education Sector Following Decision on Equity Fee

Kathmandu. Minister of Education and Government Spokesperson Sasmita Pokharel has expressed confidence that the government's decision not to implement the proposed 3 percent equity education fee in the private education sector will bring relief to the education sector.

In a discussion held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Education and Sports with representatives of private schools, he said that continuous dialogue and cooperation with the private sector will be carried out for the policy and structural reform of the education sector. 

He also stated that the participation of the private sector will be ensured to make the School Education Act practical and implementable.

Representatives from PABSON, N-PABSON, HISSAN, and APEN participated in the discussion. They welcomed the government's decision not to immediately implement the 3 percent equity education fee and said that a positive discussion was held with the ministry on scholarship arrangements, the School Education Act, and other policy matters.

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