A beacon of hope rises in Nepal’s Far-Western Baitadi as an India-financed school building throws open its doors, inaugurated Thursday in Patan Municipality. This development reaffirms India’s pivotal support in Nepal’s quest for equitable education.
At the heart of the event was Shree Bhumeshwar Secondary School, operational since 1951 and advanced to 10+2 in 2011, educating 300 students from local environs. First Secretary Narayan Singh of the Indian Embassy and Mayor Gauri Singh Rawal led the proceedings, drawing applause for the timely upgrade.
The mayor and committee members hailed the new setup for revolutionizing access in this lagging district. ‘India’s contributions are game-changers for our youth,’ they stated, envisioning leaps in academic outcomes.
Part of the expansive HICDP framework since 2003 (previously Small Grants), the build targets vital areas: education, health, water, hygiene, power, hydro, and embankments. Nationwide, 573 projects valued at NPR 13.59 billion include 294 education-focused ones, with 217 school structures.
Elevated by a 2024 Jaishankar-brokered deal raising funding to NPR 200 million per project, HICDP showcases India’s enduring commitment. As proximate partners, both nations advance comprehensive ties, with such initiatives anchoring Nepal’s development from the ground up and fostering lasting harmony.