KATHMANDU: The European Union (EU) said it has released Euro 4.1 million (about Rs 480 million) to the Government of Nepal to support the country's education sector badly hit by the earthquakes and political agitation in 2015. The support would be mobilised under the School Sector Reform Programme (SSRP).

In a press release issued by the EU Delegation in Nepal, the EU Ambassador, Rensje Teerink, said, "The education sector suffered very badly due to the earthquakes and also the agitation later in 2015 and needs specific attention during the reconstruction phase."

Recalling that EU is already providing 650 Transitional Learning Centres, shre expressed her hope that this fund could further help Nepal bring the education sector back on track.

"The EU's support contributes to poverty reduction and the socio-economic development in Nepal by raising educational access and achievements of the young generation on an equitable basis," further reads the release.

The focus of the SSRP programme is to improve the access to quality education at early childhood, basic and secondary levels, particularly for children from marginalised groups, according to the release.

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