ADB pledges Rs 12 billion for improvement of secondary education in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nov 3: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced grant assistance worth Rs 12 billion to improve education quality and an access to secondary education in Nepal.

Of the total loan and grant pledged, Rs 50 million will be availed as a grant, according to the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

The amount will be released to help the Ministry of Education implement the seven-year plan for School Sector Development Plan.

With the aid, around 200 model buildings capable of withstanding disasters including earthquake will be constructed in various locations across the country.