CHITWAN, June 8 -- Manika Praja of Kunagaun village of Madi Municipality used to walk for over an hour everyday to reach her school located at Kharkatta village. While returning home, the distance would feel even longer as she would be exhausted due to the long hours of study at the school. Praja would have to walk for at least three hours every day to get education.
"I would miss classes most of the time. When a little bit sick, or little late to leave for the school, an easier option would be to let it go instead," said Praja. "Long hours of walk gets even challenging when the weather is not fine."
But Praja does not have to miss her classes anymore. Jan Jivan School at Kharkatta village where she studies in the 7th grade has introduced...