After 29 days of demonstrations and a nationwide educational strike, the Nepal Teachers’ Federation has announced the suspension of its protest. Federation chairperson Laxmikishor Subedi and general secretary Tulabahadur Thapa issued a joint statement declaring the end of the Kathmandu-based agitation.

The decision comes after a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday evening approved a nine-point agreement reached between the federation and the Ministry of Education. Education Minister Raghuji Pant confirmed that the agreement had been formally endorsed by the Cabinet.

Among the key provisions, the government has pledged to provide subsidised treatment for teachers and school staff in civil hospitals, allow sick leave accumulation for relief and temporary teachers, include them in the Social Security Fund, and adjust their grading systems. The Cabinet has also agreed to provide a minimum salary to early childhood development teachers.

Additionally, the ruling Nepali Congress and CPN-UML parliamentary parties, as well as the Education, Health and Information Technology Committee of the House of Representatives, have committed to passing the School Education Bill by June 29.

The federation stated that the strike and protest had been suspended in response to these developments and the government’s promise to introduce the long-awaited School Education Act. However, they have warned that failure to meet the agreed deadlines will result in intensified protests.

Speaking to the media after the agreement, the chair Subedi urged the teachers to return to schools, resume regular classes, participate in student admissions, and conduct examinations without delay. The protest, which turned to a nationwide school shutdown from April 2 onwards, was rooted in long-standing demands to implement prior agreements and reform school education policy.