The Government of Nepal is formulating a targeted intervention to address the ongoing cooperative crisis, specifically focusing on the most vulnerable segment of depositors. Government Spokesperson and Minister for Education, Science, and Technology, Sasmit Pokharel, revealed on Monday that preliminary discussions are underway to prioritize the refund of savings for individuals with deposits below NPR 100,000. While a formal cabinet decree is yet to be finalized, the administration intends to provide immediate liquidity relief to small-scale savers who have been disproportionately affected by the sector's instability.
Beyond financial reforms, the government is intensifying its oversight of the educational transition period following the Secondary Education Examination (SEE). Minister Pokharel announced a strict moratorium on 'bridge courses' for Grade 11 preparation until mid-April (Baisakh 1). This directive aims to curb the aggressive commercialization of tuition centers and alleviate the psychological and financial burden on students and parents immediately after exams. However, specialized coaching for professional entrance exams like MBBS and Engineering will remain permitted, provided these institutions strictly adhere to legal registration and operational standards.
On the front of accountability and governance, the spokesperson dismissed allegations of political vendetta regarding ongoing investigations. Minister Pokharel emphasized that the government is committed to implementing various commission reports, including the Karki Report, rather than shelving them. He clarified that recent legal actions and arrests are being conducted under judicial mandates and due process. The administration further pledged to strengthen the synergy between federal and provincial governments to ensure that regional challenges are effectively integrated into national policy frameworks.
