Young Nepalis Earn While Studying Through Painting

Dadeldhura. 19-year-old Deepak Bhattarai of Amargadhi Municipality-7 has been working as a 'painter' to fund his studies. He saves Rs 25,000 per month from this work. After passing grade 12, he has been working as a 'painter' for about seven months with the goal of completing his bachelor's degree. He says he started working because he could not rely solely on his family for his studies due to the family's financial situation.

Deepak, who is the eldest son, also has a brother who is studying. His parents are involved in farming, so the family's financial situation is not easy. Therefore, he said that he started working to raise his study expenses as soon as he enrolled in the bachelor's level. Although it is not easy to pursue studies and work simultaneously, his goal is to continue both for his future.