The hostel, which was established 12 years ago, now houses 200 students from about six remote villages of Myagdi and Parvat districts. Since this remote school started providing hostel facilities, countless students like Lalkumari have got the chance to continue their education.
However, for Bhumika Tilija, whose house is just 10 minutes away from the school, the compulsory hostel requirement is an obvious disadvantage. She´d rather stay at home but due to the school requirements, she has been staying at the hostel for a year now.
“Students don´t get enough study time at home due to household chores. The hostel has been set up to help their education,” says Raman Pun, the school principal.
Pun says that the compulsory hostel requirement is in place to give the students equal treatment and opportunities.
The school has also begun extra evening classes to help the students´ education. Pun claims that it is because of such rules that 72% of his students pass the SLC exams.
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