Grassroots Development

India and Nepal have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for 10 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) in the fields of education, health, and culture. The agreements were formalized between the Embassy of India in Kathmandu, Nepal’s Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, and various project implementing agencies. These projects, supported by India’s grant assistance of NPR 625 million, include the construction of schools, health posts, and cultural institutions across multiple provinces in Nepal. Among the initiatives are: Education: New buildings for Sanba Secondary School (Taplejung), Ninyukharka Secondary School (Gulmi), Naya Gaun Secondary School (Rupandehi), and Siddhanath Secondary School (Kailali). Healthcare: Health post buildings in Sindhupalchowk and a Nepal-Bharat Maitri Hospital in Humla. Culture: The Ngagyur Nyngma Palyul Dhongag Chholing Monastery in Solukhumbu and a Nepal-Bharat Maitri E-Library in Chitwan. The projects will be implemented through Nepal’s local government bodies, including metropolitan and rural municipalities. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu emphasized that these developments aim to enhance infrastructure and services at the grassroots level, benefiting Nepalese communities. Since 2003, India has undertaken 573 HICDPs in Nepal, with 495 already completed, spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure, irrigation, and electrification. These collaborations highlight the deep-rooted partnership between India and Nepal, reinforcing their commitment to sustainable development and mutual progress. Source: Hindustan