KATHMANDU: Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Bhagawati Chaudhary, has called on the local governments to bring inclusive and gender-sensitive budget for improving quality of education.

Inaugurating a conference on inclusive and quality education organized by National Campaign for Education (NCE) here today, Minister Chaudhary said the federal government will make the necessary facilitation for the same.

Stressing on the need of building child, gender and disabled-friendly physical structures at the community schools, she called for providing healthy food and pure drinking water to the children at home and school.

The Minister also urged parents and teachers to pay attention to the sanitary health of girls during the menstruation.

She pointed out the need of inter-ministry coordination and facilitation in the women, children and education sectors.

Minister Chaudhary also gave the assurance of government’s initiatives towards incorporating the suggestions of all stakeholders in the School Education Bill, 2080 which is under the consideration of the parliament.

National Women Commission Chairperson Kamala Parajuli said the government and the sides concerned should pay attention to formulating inclusive and gender-friendly budget, policies and structures for enhancing the quality of education.