KATHMANDU: Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant has said that the government has not stopped the School Education Bill and that it will be introduced soon.

In response to queries raised by MPs on the topic related to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology regarding the ‘Appropriation Bill, 2082’ at the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, he said that the bill has been postponed for a few days as there is a need to reach an agreement on some issues.

He said that some issues have been addressed as per the nine-point agreement reached with the Teachers’ Federation, and the School Education Bill has been moved forward as per the agreement reached with the Federation. As per the agreement reached with the Teachers’ Federation, the deadline to present the bill was June 29.

The Education Minister said, realising the importance of the education sector for the country’s development and progress, a budget of Rs 211 billion has been allocated for the education sector for the upcoming fiscal year. Similarly, the Ministry of Urban Development has allocated a budget of Rs 7.47 billion for the reconstruction of schools.

He said that the government has taken necessary initiatives to bring privately funded schools under the ambit of regulation.