Education Minister Priya Manickchand shared her expectations for the upcoming 2024 national budget, expressing her aim to achieve universal secondary education through the construction of more secondary schools.
The minister highlighted specific areas, including Mazaruni, where the construction of secondary schools is crucial for improving access to secondary education.
Minister Manickchand expressed optimism that the budget, expected to be presented later in the month, will allocate funds to support the construction of additional secondary schools.
She emphasized the importance of balancing budget allocations across ministries while working towards expanding access to education.
Reflecting on the progress made by the Ministry of Education over the past three years, Minister Manickchand stressed the need for investments and policies to translate into tangible improvements for each child.
Despite the challenges, she expressed satisfaction with the ministry’s achievements.
In the past, the education sector has received a significant portion of the national budget, with last year’s allocation reaching 94.4 billion dollars.