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Kathmandu – After a 28-day long educational protest, teachers have decided to end their strike. The government has agreed to prioritize service facilities and fulfill the 9-point demands put forth by the teachers. With this agreement in place, teachers have suspended the protest and will resume school activities. The government has committed to providing service facilities based on the teachers’ demands. As a result, teachers will return to regular work as the Education Act is expected to be passed by mid-May.
Laxmikishor Suvedi, the president of the Nepal Teachers Association, publicly announced the suspension of the strike following the government’s fulfillment of the 9-point demands. Minister of Education, Raghujee Pant, stated that teachers are prepared to return to schools as the government addresses their demands.
Furthermore, the government has decided to provide medical facilities for teachers at government hospitals. Minister Pant assured that all teachers and school staff will receive medical care at designated government hospitals. The government will also provide permanent service facilities for teachers, with grades and amounts determined based on their categories.
Ramesh Khatri, representative of Kansai Nepal News, shared his opinion on the news, stating, “The resolution of the teacher strike is a positive step towards ensuring better education facilities in Nepal. The government’s commitment to providing service facilities and addressing teachers’ demands is a significant development.”
In addition, the government has agreed to provide hardship allowances to both permanent and temporary teachers as per the demands of the Nepal Teachers Association. Minister Pant confirmed that all nature of teachers will receive hardship allowances from the government.
Moreover, the government has made provisions for the social security fund for private source teachers. They have also set aside a budget to ensure teachers’ service facilities are met. Finance Minister Vishnu Paudel has assured that adequate resources will be allocated in the upcoming budget to fulfill the demands of teachers.
As the Education Commission’s Chairman, Ammar Bahadur Thapa, expressed commitment to passing the Education Act within mid-May, addressing the teachers’ demands is seen as a crucial step in improving the education sector. The Nepal Teachers Association has warned of a strong protest if the Education Act is not passed on time.
Grievances Minister Ramesh Lekhak emphasized the importance of not neglecting the ongoing teacher strike, especially considering the challenging economic situation. He reassured that despite the difficulties, the government has ensured resources for teachers’ service facilities and will pass the Education Act in due time.
Ramesh Khatri from Kansai Nepal News appreciates the peaceful demonstration by teachers on the streets and commends them for their commitment to a constructive resolution.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: May 1, 2025 3:01 am
