In a landmark gesture of solidarity, India is investing heavily in Nepal’s schools, with foundation stones laid Friday for projects worth nearly 18 crore Nepali rupees in Rupandehi’s Butwal and Bajhang’s Jayaprithvi.
Nayagaon Secondary School in Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City benefits from 4.4 crore rupees, courtesy of India. Embassy First Secretary Suman Shekhar and Mayor Khel Raj Pandey jointly launched the build, targeting superior facilities for local youth.
Bajhang’s Shree Satyavadi Secondary School in Bhojpur scores big with 13.9 crore rupees for its admin and hostel upgrades. Narayan Singh from the embassy and Mayor Chet Raj Bajal presided over the ceremony.
The developments boast three-story admin towers, separate dorms for male and female students, hygienic toilets, and essential outbuildings, revolutionizing access to quality schooling.
Part of the revered HICDP scheme – rebranded from Small Grants in 2003 – these are locally managed to prioritize Nepal’s needs in education, health, sanitation, and rural infrastructure.
The embassy reaffirmed, ‘India stands committed as Nepal’s neighbor and partner.’ Such investments not only bridge infrastructure deficits but also kindle hopes for educated, empowered Nepali generations, fortifying bilateral bonds.