India has committed NRs 47.4 crore for the construction of 12 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) across various sectors in Nepal, including education, health, agriculture, drinking water, and culture, as announced in an official statement. On Friday, the Embassy of India and the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration of the Nepalese government signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for these projects.
The projects, funded with a grant of NRs 474 million from the Indian government, encompass the construction of school buildings and a multipurpose foundation building. Specific initiatives include the Basepu-Hulu Water Supply Project in Solukhumbu, a building for the Agriculture Promotion Centre for Food Grain Collection and Distribution Centre in Bajura, a Health Post-Birthing Centre in Dhading, and an Operation Theatre Building at the Rapti Eye Hospital in Dang.
These projects will be implemented through local authorities in Nepal and are expected to enhance educational opportunities, healthcare services, drinking water access, agricultural product storage, and cultural facilities for the local community. Since 2003, India has initiated over 563 HICDPs in Nepal.
