Kathmandu. The government has committed to increasing investment in education and making school-level education both compulsory and free.This commitment is outlined in a draft of national pledges formulated by the government, incorporating the election manifestos of six political parties. The government has invited feedback from these parties regarding the draft.'To bring about radical improvements in the quality, access, and competitive capacity of public education, significant investments will be added over the next two decades to enhance quality,' the draft states. 'We will ensure equal access to education for all children, including pre-primary education, by gradually making school education compulsory and...