On Tuesday, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, along with the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration of Nepal, signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to undertake 10 high-impact community development projects (HICDPs) in Nepal. These projects, aimed at improving education, health, and culture, are funded by the Government of India with a total cost of NRs.625 million.
Projects in Education, Health, and Culture Sectors
The MoUs cover a diverse range of projects across Nepal, including the construction of schools, health posts, and cultural facilities. The projects include:
- Sanba Secondary School in Mikuwa Khola Rural Municipality, Taplejung (Koshi Province)
- Ngagyur Nyngma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Likhu-Pike Rural Municipality, Solukhumbu (Koshi Province)
- Nepal-Bharat Maitri E Library at Shree Rastriya Primary School in Chitwan (Bagmati Province)
- Health Post Buildings in Sindhupalchowk (Bagmati Province)
- Ninyukharka Secondary School in Gulmi (Lumbini Province)
- Naya Gaun Secondary School in Butwal (Lumbini Province)
- Nepal-Bharat Maitri Hospital Building in Humla (Karnali Province)
- Siddhanath Secondary School in Dhangadhi (Sudurpashchim Province)
- Shree Satyavadi Secondary School in Bajhang (Sudurpashchim Province)
These projects will be implemented through local authorities of the Government of Nepal, including metropolitan cities, sub-metropolitan cities, municipalities, and rural municipalities.
Strengthening India-Nepal Ties
This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties between India and Nepal. Since 2003, India has been involved in over 573 high-impact community development projects in Nepal, completing 495 projects. These projects focus on improving infrastructure in education, health, social welfare, roads, bridges, water, electrification, and more across all seven provinces of Nepal.
A Commitment to Long-Term Cooperation
The implementation of these 10 HICDPs reflects India’s continued support to Nepal, contributing to the nation’s development and people’s well-being. By enhancing infrastructure in critical sectors, India aims to bolster Nepal’s efforts to foster growth and improve the living standards of its citizens.
As close neighbors, India and Nepal continue to work together in a spirit of cooperation to create lasting positive impacts on the lives of their people.