The Ministry of Education has decided to close educational institutions two days in a week from May 22.
Similarly, school hours have been fixed from 10 am to 4 pm. A maximum of 30 days leave can be given throughout the year after deducting winter, rainy vacation and local leaves, said a spokesperson of the ministry.
In case of schools, the concerned municipality, in case of technical education, the Council For Technical Education and Vocational Training and in case of universities, the University Grants Commission will manage leaves.
Earlier, the Government of Nepal had decided to give two days leave to government offices from May 22.
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