Government to Modernize Education System with Tech-Friendly Approach; Grants for One School in Each District

Kathmandu, May 28 – The government has announced plans to make Nepal’s education system more technology-friendly. Presenting the national budget for the fiscal year 2082/83 in the joint session of the Federal Parliament, Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel shared the initiative to modernize and digitalize schools across the country.

According to the minister, a special incentive program will be launched to transform at least one school in each district into a technology-integrated institution. For this purpose, a grant of NPR 2.5 million (25 lakh rupees) per school will be provided.

The program aims to prioritize access to digital learning tools, smart classroom setups, and ICT-based education, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The government believes this step will ensure equitable access to quality education through the use of modern technology.

Finance Minister Paudel emphasized that a tech-friendly education system will significantly enhance student learning outcomes and align Nepal’s education policy with global standards, making it more inclusive, competitive, and future-oriented.